Senegal: Tensions persist between Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye

The assurances given by the Senegalese president have failed to ease tensions at the top of the country.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye may have felt that there was no problem with his prime minister, but Ousmane Sonko’s criticism continue to fuel controversy. 

Supporters of the head of government continue to denounce the president’s attitude, with some going as far as to remind him that he owes his presidency to Ousmane Sonko.  

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