A political tremor of historic proportions is currently vibrating through Senegal. This Friday, May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of
Author: Pierre Tchuente
Journalist
Senegal president Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko
In a dramatic political shift, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Friday evening the dismissal of his Prime Minister and longtime political ally, Ousmane Sonko.
Senegal’s president sacks prime minister amid political shift
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Senegal president sacks prime minister amid political shifts
Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye ends Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s mandate Senegal During a televised address from the Republic Palace in Dakar, Oumar Samba Ba,
Senegal’s president Diomaye Faye dismisses prime minister Sonko and cabinet
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Senegal’s president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Senegal’s president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko The political landscape of Senegal has just shifted dramatically. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Ousmane Sonko
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