Presidency: The reasons behind Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dismissal of Dieynaba Wone

Dieynaba Wone announced on November 6 that she was leaving her post as special adviser at Senegal’s presidency; no official reason was given. A member of Pastef’s national communications secretariat since 2015, she thanked Bassirou Diomaye Faye while reaffirming her confidence and loyalty to Ousmane Sonko. Her departure comes amid persistent disagreements between Faye and Sonko and follows the exit of other Sonko allies from strategic positions. However, no public evidence establishes that her political stance was the reason for the decision.