Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift erupts
Senegal's President Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid escalating tensions between the two leaders. The decision has led to protests from Sonko's supporters outside his home in Dakar. This political upheaval marks a significant shift in the country's leadership dynamics.
- ▪President Faye has sacked Prime Minister Sonko and dissolved the government.
- ▪Tensions between Faye and Sonko escalated leading to this decision.
- ▪Supporters of the ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar.
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Toggle PlaySenegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift eruptsNewsFeedSenegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift eruptsSupporters of Senegal’s ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, as tensions between the former allies came to a head on Friday.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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