Senegal: rising tensions between President Faye and Prime Minister

The partnership between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, initially seen as politically promising, is experiencing a major break.

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This 'open conflict' weakens government and complicates Senegal's governance at a critical time.

The country's two emerging figures now diverge on political directions and reforms.

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