Senegal: For Diomaye Faye, Sonko is Prime Minister because 'he benefits from his trust'
Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: May 2, 2026Country: Senegal
Politics

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye stated that Ousmane Sonko's continuation as Prime Minister relies on his trust and the effectiveness of his actions. Faye emphasized that if this trust were to wane, a new Prime Minister would be appointed. This statement comes amid tensions within the government, particularly following the replacement of Aïssatou Mbodj by Aminata Touré, and as Sonko opposes an agreement with the IMF, in contrast to Faye.
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