Senegal: President Faye forms new government without Pastef following Sonko’s removal
Twelve days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Ousmane Sonko—who now serves as President of the National Assembly—the announcement of a new cabinet lineup underscores a decisive break between two once-allied political figures. Their growing rift has plunged the country deeper into political instability, compounded by an ongoing financial crisis that has gripped the nation.
The restructuring reflects a strategic realignment under President Faye’s leadership, signaling a clear departure from the political alliances that previously defined governance in Senegal. With Sonko’s party, Pastef, absent from the new cabinet, observers are closely monitoring how this shift will impact legislative priorities and economic policies moving forward.
