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In a significant political development for Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Friday evening the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This decision marks the end of a political alliance that brought both leaders to power in April 2024, fueled by immense popular hope. The separation follows several months of escalating tensions between the former comrades-in-arms, who once shared a common struggle to reshape the nation’s future. This pivotal moment is set to influence Sénégal’s trajectory and has implications for Sahel politics today.
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