In a decisive move that reshapes the political landscape of Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, 2026. The decision, enacted through Decree No. 2026-128, triggered the automatic dissolution of the entire government, sending shockwaves through the nation’s corridors of power.
Government officials have been instructed to continue handling ongoing administrative matters until a new cabinet is sworn in. However, no timeline has been disclosed for the appointment of Sonko’s successor, leaving political observers and citizens alike in suspense about the next steps.
This abrupt termination underscores the deepening rift between President Faye and the outgoing Prime Minister—once united under the PASTEF banner. What began as ideological camaraderie has eroded into public disputes, with tensions escalating over recent months and exposing fractures within the movement that once propelled both leaders into office.
