Senegal president sacks PM

In a dramatic political shift, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed his former ally, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and dissolved the cabinet.

The decision follows months of public disagreement over economic policy and political ambitions that had paralyzed the administration.

Supporters of Sonko have already begun gathering in Dakar, raising fears of renewed street protests.

This instability comes at a critical moment as Senegal attempts to navigate a major debt crisis and secure vital international funding.