In a move that has reshaped the political landscape of Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire cabinet including ministers and state secretaries. The decision, communicated through an official statement, marks a significant shift in governance just hours after the outgoing premier addressed lawmakers during a parliamentary session on current affairs.
The announcement was broadcast live on national television, underscoring the gravity of the institutional transition. This abrupt change follows closely on the heels of Ousmane Sonko’s address to the National Assembly, where he fielded questions from deputies on pressing national issues.
Within minutes of the decision, Ousmane Sonko took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts, expressing a sense of relief and peace. His post read, “Alhamdoulillah. Tonight, I will sleep peacefully at the Keur Gorgui residence.”