Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, intensifying the political uncertainty in a country already facing a debt crisis and prolonged negotiations with the International Monetary Fund. Meanwhile, the speaker of Senegal's parliament, El Malick Ndiaye, has indicated that he will also step down, further deepening the political turmoil. His resignation paves the way for the ousted Sonko to contest for the position of head of parliament, where his Pastef party commands a strong majority. Lulu Gaboo spoke to Senegal-based journalist, Mamadou Thior...

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