The official announcement confirmed that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with all government ministers and state secretaries.
This decisive move was broadcast live on national television, following a tense parliamentary session where the outgoing Prime Minister addressed lawmakers during a scheduled government question-and-answer period.
Moments after the dismissal, Ousmane Sonko took to X—formerly known as Twitter—to share his reaction, posting a brief yet poignant message as the capital’s streets buzzed with speculation.
«Alhamdoulillah. This evening, I will sleep peacefully at the Keur Gorgui residence.
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