Sénégal: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
A decisive break has occurred between the two leaders. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal has relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.
Par Maroc Hebdo
Publié le 22 Mai 2026 à 23:57. | 1 min de lecture
Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko
This decision also includes the dissolution of the entire government, according to a statement delivered by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, on national broadcaster RTS. Current government members have been instructed to handle only urgent matters until a new cabinet is formed.