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Senegal’s Leader Dismisses PM, Dissolves Government Amid Rising Tensions
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from office and dissolved the government following months of escalating tensions between the former political allies, according to reports.
The decision was announced in a presidential decree read on television by an aide, stating that Faye had “ended the duties” of Sonko, which also resulted in the dismissal of ministers and secretaries of state serving in the government.
Sonko, who enjoys strong support among young Senegalese voters, later reacted on social media, saying he would "sleep with a light heart".
The political fallout comes as Senegal faces increasing economic strain, with the country’s public debt reaching the equivalent of 132% of gross domestic product, according to figures cited by the International Monetary Fund.
The dismissal followed a parliamentary session earlier this week in which Sonko publicly criticized Faye’s handling of the country’s debt crisis.
Analysts have noted that Faye’s rise to the presidency was closely linked to Sonko’s popularity and political backing, making the split between the two leaders particularly significant.
The decision was announced in a presidential decree read on television by an aide, stating that Faye had “ended the duties” of Sonko, which also resulted in the dismissal of ministers and secretaries of state serving in the government.
Sonko, who enjoys strong support among young Senegalese voters, later reacted on social media, saying he would "sleep with a light heart".
The political fallout comes as Senegal faces increasing economic strain, with the country’s public debt reaching the equivalent of 132% of gross domestic product, according to figures cited by the International Monetary Fund.
The dismissal followed a parliamentary session earlier this week in which Sonko publicly criticized Faye’s handling of the country’s debt crisis.
Analysts have noted that Faye’s rise to the presidency was closely linked to Sonko’s popularity and political backing, making the split between the two leaders particularly significant.
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