Inside Senegal’s Commando-Style Political Shake-Up

Two young politicians in Senegal tried to unseat the older generation. One was barred from running by a defamation ruling and asked his friend to stand in his place. After Basirou Faye won the presidency, he appointed Ousmane Sonko as prime minister. Policy clashes and advice from regional leaders led Faye to sack Sonko. Within days, lawmakers resigned to make room for Sonko’s return. He was re-elected to parliament and then chosen as speaker, while MPs overturned his conviction. This drama shows how a president can be cornered when he lacks control over the judiciary, legislature and his own party.

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