Senegal's President Dismisses Prime Minister
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- Published
- May 23, 2026
- Duration
- 1:47
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- Last updated
- May 24, 2026
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, following months of tension, after their partys victory in March 2022. Sonko, once an ally, faced legal challenges and was appointed Prime Minister post-election. Their party, Pastef, rose to power amid public discontent with term limit speculations. Fayes decision comes af…
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, following months of tension, after their partys victory in March 2022. Sonko, once an ally, faced legal challenges and was appointed Prime Minister post-election. Their party, Pastef, rose to power amid public discontent with term limit speculations. Fayes decision comes after disagreements over key policies, including IMF loan negotiations. The governments dissolution sets the stage for a new cabinet, potentially
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