Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of growing tension between the two politicians. The president announced the decision on Friday evening via a decree that was read out on television. The dismissal also concerns the entire government cabinet. France24 ↗
Faye and Sonko were originally allied fighters for a shared political idea. Sonko was the charismatic head of government and, at the time of his appointment as prime minister, was regarded as Faye's mentor. Despite this shared history, disagreements and tensions gradually increased between the two men from the moment Faye took office as president. Le Monde ↗
According to available information, significant disagreements and discord were visible between the head of state and the head of government over the past few months. These disputes ultimately led to the president's decision to end Sonko's mandate as prime minister and dissolve the government. BBC World ↗
This decision represents a significant turnaround in Senegalese politics and in the personal relations between the country's two key political figures. The change of government carries important consequences for the future direction of political developments in Senegal.
Senegalese President Faye dismisses Prime Minister Sonko after months of tension
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Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
BBC World
| 10:34 23.05.
Sénégal : le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye met fin aux fonctions du premier ministre Ousmane Sonko
Le Figaro
| 00:11 23.05.
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