May 24, 2026

The African Tribune

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Senegal faces political turbulence as Faye removes Sonko

In Senegal, the decision by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sent shockwaves through the nation’s political landscape. This unexpected move has plunged the country into fresh uncertainty, raising concerns about the potential fallout on institutional stability amid an already fragile economic and political climate. In the capital, Dakar, reactions have been sharply divided.