Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid ongoing economic challenges. This decision follows months of tension between the two leaders, who were once allies. The move could complicate negotiations with the International Monetary Fund as Senegal grapples with a significant debt crisis.
- ▪President Faye has sacked Prime Minister Sonko and dissolved the government.
- ▪The decision comes as Senegal faces a debt crisis and ongoing talks with the IMF.
- ▪Sonko was a popular opposition leader and had previously supported Faye in the 2024 election.
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NewsSenegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves governmentThe renewed instability could complicate bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSenegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye attends a news conference in Dakar, Senegal, on August 29, 2024 [Annie Risemberg/AP]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks deepening uncertainty in a country grappling with a debt crisis and ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).A statement read out by a presidential…
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