Senegal's President Faye Appoints New Government After Removing Prime Minister Sonko
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new government and removed Ousmane Sonko from the position of prime minister following a prolonged disagreement. Sonko, president of the Pastef political party, will not participate in the new government. Senegal is facing a debt crisis.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new government in Senegal and removed Ousmane Sonko from the position of prime minister following a prolonged disagreement. Sonko, president of the Pastef political party, will not participate in the new government. Senegal is facing a debt crisis. According to BBC, President Faye dissolved the government prior to the appointment. According to europesays.com, President Faye and Ousmane Sonko met on Monday, and points of disagreement emerged on the future role of the Pastef party. According to europesays.com, Ousmane Sonko was elected speaker of parliament by his allies in a vote boycotted by the opposition. According to allafrica, five members of the Pastef party appeared on the final list of the new government.
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