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Senegal dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
A decisive break has occurred between Senegal’s top leadership figures. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties, marking a significant shift in the nation’s political landscape.
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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 announced on the evening of Friday, May 22, 2026, the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his post.
This decision also dissolves the entire government, as confirmed by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, in a statement broadcast on national television. All outgoing ministers have been instructed to handle current affairs until a new government is formed.
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