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In May 2026, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, ending their alliance after tensions over Sonko's claimed autonomy. This rupture reveals the failure of their cohabitation in governance, leading to Faye's political emancipation.

<p><em>Sunulife</em> reports on a major political upheaval in Senegal, marked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in May 2026. This abrupt rupture ends a close collaboration once symbolized by a seamless unity during their rise to power. The firing follows growing tensions and public statements by Sonko claiming decision-making autonomy that the presidency deemed excessive. This institutional divorce highlights the failure of the cohabitation between the two men when faced with the realities of governing. Thus, the campaign slogan that once united them gives way to the definitive political emancipation of the Head of State.</p>

The Political Earthquake in Senegal: The Diomaye-Sonko Rupture

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The Tearing: Aita's Silence and Sacrifice (Insights)

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