Senegal's president sacks PM after months of tensions
Summary
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of political tensions. Sonko, who has strong support among young people, was dismissed amid disagreements with President Faye and ongoing economic problems in the country.Key Facts
- President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and ended the current government.
- No new prime minister has been named yet.
- Sonko was popular with young people and supported a political fight against corruption.
- Sonko was barred from running in the last presidential election due to a defamation conviction.
- The two leaders’ relationship worsened over recent months, including public criticism from both sides.
- Senegal faces serious economic problems, with debt reaching about 132% of its GDP, making it one of the most indebted countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Sonko criticized Western countries, especially France, for opposing a new law that increased penalties for same-sex relations.
- The country’s parliament recently allowed Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential elections.
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