Senegal: President Faye removes around 100 directors general
Head of state Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed around 100 directors general, the majority of whom reportedly belong to the Pastef party, according to France 24.
Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed around 100 directors general, France 24 reports. According to the news outlet, most of those affected are members of Pastef, the party of Ousmane Sonko, the current prime minister.
According to France 24, this move reflects the head of state's intention to place his close allies and political supporters in strategic positions ahead of upcoming elections.
The specific reasons for these dismissals, as well as the names of the directors involved, were not detailed in the source consulted. No official reaction from the Senegalese presidency or Pastef has been reported at this stage by France 24.
This information, reported by France 24, also does not specify the identity of the new officials who will replace the dismissed directors, nor the timeline for implementing these changes.
Sources
- Sénégal : Bassirou Diomaye Faye limoge une centaine de directeurs — France 24 — Français
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