Senegal's President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government
May 24, 2026
Dakar [Senegal], May 24: Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks deepening uncertainty in a country grappling with a debt crisis and ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
A statement read out by a presidential aide informed the nation that all ministers were dismissed, with the outgoing government tasked with handling day-to-day affairs.
The decision follows months of growing tensions between Faye and Sonko. Sonko, a charismatic figure with a strong youth following, had backed Faye in the 2024 election after being barred from running himself due to a defamation conviction, but the two allies became increasingly estranged.
Source: Qatar Tribune
