International Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko Dismissed by the president, Ousmane Sonko is no longer Senegal’s prime minister. (© KEYSTONE/EPA/Jalal Morchidi) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Friday evening the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, ending months of escalating tensions between the two leadersContinue Reading
The political landscape in Sénégal shifted dramatically on May 22, 2026. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially removed Ousmane Sonko from his position as Prime Minister, signaling a major rupture at the highest levels of government. This decisive action followed a day of escalating and public friction between the twoContinue Reading
Senegal’s president fires Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid deepening political rifts President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire cabinet in a decisive move announced Friday evening through an official decree. This decisive action follows months of escalating tensions betweenContinue Reading
Senegal’s president dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Dakar — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire government through a presidential decree issued Friday evening, following months of escalating tensions between the two leaders. The announcement, broadcast live on national television byContinue Reading
Senegal: president faye dismisses prime minister ousmane sonko L’ex-Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko, le 26 septembre 2024 à Dakar ( AFP / SEYLLOU ) President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has officially terminated the tenure of his Prime Minister and former political mentor, Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire government,Continue Reading
In the ever-shifting landscape of West African diplomacy, Lomé is on the verge of making a bold strategic move. High-ranking sources confirm that Togolese authorities are preparing to officially recognize the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a dissident movement challenging Bamako’s control over northern Mali. As the FLA gearsContinue Reading
Published on May 23 at 12:31 AM, updated at 12:45 AM Reading time: 1 minute. File generated on Read in the app Share Newsroom Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye By Aïssata Issa — AnalystContinue Reading
In a significant shift within the executive branch of Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister. This major decision marks a turning point in the current administration’s governance structure in Dakar. The announcement confirms that Ousmane Sonko will no longer leadContinue Reading
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening, shattering the fragile balance that had united the two men after their victory in the February 2024 presidential election. The decision, announced via a televised address delivered by Presidential Secretary General Oumar SambaContinue Reading
Senegal’s President terminates Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s mandate RFI Friday, May 22, 2026 In a televised address from Dakar’s Presidential Palace, Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary-General of the Presidency, announced the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister of Senegal. The decision extends to all government members, who are nowContinue Reading
International Senegal: prime minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed from office The rift between the two leaders has reached an irreversible point. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking a decisive shift in the nation’s governance. ParPublié le 22 Mai 2026 à 23:57. |Continue Reading
On May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that automatically dissolved the entire government. The historic decision, outlined in Decree No. 2026-128, signals a significant shift in Senegal’s political landscape. The outgoing officials have been instructed to handle ongoing administrativeContinue Reading