Senegal government shake-up: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed
The long-standing political partnership between Senegal’s top leadership has reached its conclusion. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties, marking a significant shift in the country’s governance.
Updated May 22, 2026 | 1 min read
Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The announcement came via a late-evening statement from Senegal’s presidency on May 22, 2026.
This dismissal extends to the entire government, as confirmed by presidential secretary general Oumar Samba Ba. In a televised address on national broadcaster RTS, he specified that outgoing ministers will handle current affairs until a new government is formed.
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