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May 23, 2026
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Senegal president sacks PM Sonko months of friction

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko months of friction

This follows months of growing tensions between the two allies-turned-rivals...

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that could exacerbate economic uncertainties in the nation.

  • The dismissal occurred on Friday, May 22, 2026, following months of escalating friction between the two political allies.
  • The move risks delaying crucial talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over a suspended $1.8 billion lending program.
  • Sonko, a popular figure who backed Faye in the 2024 election, had reportedly rejected requests to raise fuel prices amidst mounting economic pressure and a debt level of 132% of economic output.

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