May 23, 2026

The African Tribune

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Senegal’s president sacks prime minister amid growing political tensions

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, terminated the roles of Ousmane Sonko, both as Prime Minister and as a former mentor, along with the entire government on Friday evening through a presidential decree. This decisive move follows months of escalating political tensions between the two leaders.