Senegal president sacks prime minister amid political shift

In a decisive move reshaping the political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties. The announcement, broadcast on national television, marked a sudden institutional break following a heated parliamentary session where the outgoing premier addressed lawmakers during a government question-and-answer segment.

The dismissal, which also extended to the entire cabinet, was executed without delay, underscoring the gravity of the decision. Within minutes, Ousmane Sonko took to social media platform X to share his reaction, expressing relief in a post that read, “Alhamdoulillah. Tonight, I will sleep peacefully at the Keur Gorgui residence.”

By Sidi Mohamed — Reporter