May 23, 2026
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The political landscape in Senegal has taken a decisive turn as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the removal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his post on May 22, 2026. This abrupt decision followed a day of escalating tensions between the country’s top executive leaders, culminating in a dramatic reshuffle of the government’s leadership.