Senegal: was the faye-sonko political split unavoidable?

The Senegalese executive branch has seen escalating tensions over recent months, culminating in President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision to dismiss his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. This political separation marks a dramatic shift for a duo that swept into power in April 2024 under the unified banner, “Sonko is Diomaye, Diomaye is Sonko.” What are your thoughts on this political divorce? What potential scenarios might unfold in the coming months for Senegal’s political landscape? We are eager to hear your perspectives.

L'ancien Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko (à gauche) et le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye (à droite) au palais présidentiel de Dakar, le 16 octobre 2025.