On Saturday, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye proudly launched his new political party, Kiiraay, after a public rift with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko. Sonko, who leads the Pan-Africanist party Pastef, played a crucial role in Faye's election to the presidency in 2024.Upon taking office, Faye
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Senegal President Faye Fires PM Sonko Amid Political Crisis
On Friday, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, increasing uncertainty in a nation already facing a debt crisis and ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).A state media statement confirmed the dismissal of all ministers, with the outgoing government responsible for