Senegal’s president Faye dismisses prime minister Sonko and dissolves cabinet

In a major political shake-up in Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his position. The executive order, issued late Friday, also confirmed the dismissal of the entire government cabinet, effectively ending the current administration’s tenure.

Reporting from Dakar, the situation reflects several months of palpable tension between the head of state and his former mentor. The relationship between Faye and Sonko, which was foundational to their political movement, had reportedly deteriorated, leading to this total restructuring of the executive branch.