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.
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Publié le 22 Mai 2026 à 23:57. | 1 min de lecture
Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties, as confirmed by a statement from the presidency on the evening of Friday, May 22, 2026.
This decisive move also dissolves the entire government. Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary-General of the Presidency, announced in a televised address on national broadcaster RTS that outgoing ministers are now tasked with managing current affairs until a new government is formed.
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