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 two executive leaders. Just hours before the announcement of his dismissal, Ousmane Sonko had been engaged in activities that further highlighted the widening gap between his office and the presidency, leading to the eventual termination of his functions.
