Senegalese President Appoints New 30-Member Cabinet
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new 30-member government amid political tensions with his party, Pastef, which initially threatened to boycott the process over disagreements on cabinet composition.
Pastef, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko, said it would not participate, citing disagreements over the cabinet's composition, but five of its members ultimately appeared on the final list. The new lineup includes no senior allies of Sonko, deepening divisions between the president and his former close political partner, who has since taken a powerful role in parliament.
The reshuffle comes as Senegal faces a financial crisis linked to misreported debt and ongoing negotiations with the IMF, adding further uncertainty to the country's political and economic outlook.
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Senegal's Parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as Speaker days after Sonko was fired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who also dissolved the government after months of tensions between the former allies.
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of tension.
Recent months have seen rivalry mount between the two men, who teamed up to defeat the former ruling party's candidate in presidential elections in March 2024. No details were provided on the appointment of a new prime minister.
The split comes as the country faces mounting
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Le Président de la République, SEM Bassirou Diomaye Faye
