Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, marking a dramatic split within the ruling PASTEF movement that swept to power in 2024. No official explanation accompanied the decision, though the move follows months of growing tensions between the former allies over party control, governance, and economic policy. Sonko, once seen as Faye’s political mentor, responded calmly on social media, saying he would “sleep with a light heart.” A statement from the presidency confirmed all ministers had been dismissed, with the outgoing administration tasked only with handling routine affairs until a new cabinet is formed. The rupture signals a major turning point in Senegalese politics, raising fresh uncertainty about the direction of reforms promised after the historic 2024 election victory.
Anadolu Ajansi
