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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Senegal president sacks prime minister amidst political shifts Read More
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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