In a dramatic shift in the political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his post and disbanded the existing government, following a prolonged period of escalating tensions.
This rift between the two leaders has intensified over the past few months, originating from their collaborative efforts to vanquish the candidate of the former ruling party during the March 2024 presidential elections. Despite the upheaval, no information has yet emerged regarding the selection of Sonko’s successor.
As the nation grapples with increasing economic strain—evidenced by a staggering public debt that has soared to 132% of its GDP, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF)—political analysts caution that this dismissal could precipitate a power struggle between Faye and Sonko, especially given Sonko’s party’s significant influence in parliament.
