The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, as announced on Friday, May 22, 2026. This decisive move, formalized under decree number 2026-128, has led to the dissolution of the entire government, sending shockwaves through the nation’s political landscape.
Government officials have been instructed to handle only urgent matters until a new administration is formed. However, no timeline has been disclosed regarding the appointment of a successor to lead the executive branch.
The decision underscores the deepening rift between the Head of State and the outgoing Prime Minister, who were once key allies within the Pastef movement. Over recent months, their once-united front had crumbled into public disputes, exposing irreconcilable differences in governance and policy direction.
