Senegal’s president dismisses Ousmane Sonko as prime minister

The executive branch in Senegal experienced a major upheaval on May 22, 2026. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the functions of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, concluding a day of intense and visible friction between the country’s two top leaders.

This dismissal marks a turning point in the current administration. In the hours preceding his removal, Ousmane Sonko had been involved in the escalating tensions that characterized the final moments of his tenure at the head of the government.