In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s tenure on May 22, finalizing a political rift that had grown increasingly visible over recent months. Deep-seated rivalry, clashing visions on governance, disputes over economic reforms, and struggles for political dominance spelled the end for the partnership that once symbolized a break from the Macky Sall era. In this analysis, policy expert Babacar Ndiaye, director of research at WATHI think tank, dissects the roots and repercussions of this high-stakes crisis reshaping Senegal’s government.