Senegal: President Faye forms new cabinet excluding Pastef participation

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has announced a newly formed government, marking a significant shift in the political landscape. The announcement comes just 12 days after the president dismissed Ousmane Sonko from his duties, a move that elevated Sonko to the role of Assembly President. The rift between the two leaders, which has been building for months, has plunged the nation into a period of political turbulence amidst an already severe financial crisis.

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