Tensions between Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have reached a critical juncture. During a high-profile gathering in Touba on Sunday, July 12, Sonko delivered a bold warning: he would push for the government’s dismissal as many times as needed to protect national interests. This declaration, made during the unveiling of Pastef’s new headquarters, signals an open power struggle between the former Prime Minister and the current administration.
Senegal’s political crisis escalates as sonko threatens to topple government