LIVE: Sonko pressures Diomaye, a government of technocrats, the opposition reacts

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 3, 2026Country: Senegal

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LIVE: Sonko pressures Diomaye, a government of technocrats, the opposition reacts

Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a press conference this Tuesday, denouncing the technocratic management of the government. He made troubling revelations about his partnership with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sparking strong reactions from the opposition. Sonko criticizes the appointment of technocrats and warns against authoritarian drift. The analysis is available on SeneNews.

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