- Political rivalry emerged between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko in Senegal.
- President dismissed Prime Minister and dissolved government.
Faye fired Sonko and dissolved the government, while Sonko was simultaneously elected Speaker of Parliament and reinstated as an MP.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
Faye fired Sonko and dissolved the government, while Sonko was simultaneously elected Speaker of Parliament and reinstated as an MP.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The National Assembly adopted an amendment reducing presidential powers, and Ousmane Sonko was elected president of the Assembly.Sub-event
- In Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye continues to appoint and dismiss Ousmane Sonko from high office as part of the political instability.Sub-event
Details about the new PM's background, linking the political changes in Senegal to the Central Bank of West African States.1 source
Sonko was elected Speaker of Parliament and reinstated as an MP following his firing.1 source
Sonko's rise as Speaker of Parliament challenges Faye's presidency in Senegal.1 source
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The entities involved
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Senegal
country on the coast of West Africa
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Ousmane Sonko
Senegal politician and former tax official
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye
President of Senegal since 2024
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Central Bank of West African States
central bank serving the West African Economic and Monetary Union