May 23, 2026
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The official statement confirmed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, along with all government ministers and state secretaries.

This decisive move was broadcast on national television, marking a significant institutional shift just hours after the outgoing premier addressed lawmakers during a parliamentary session.

Within minutes of the announcement, Ousmane Sonko took to social platform X to share his response to the decision.