Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the entire government following months of reported tensions within the administration.

The dismissal comes as Senegal grapples with a debt crisis that has created economic uncertainty in the West African nation. The timing of the government dissolution adds another layer of instability to the country's financial challenges.

Sonko, who had served as prime minister, was removed from his position amid what sources described as ongoing friction between key government officials. The exact nature of the disagreements that led to the dismissal has not been publicly detailed.

The dissolution of the government means that all cabinet ministers have been removed from their positions, requiring Faye to form a new administration. This governmental restructuring occurs at a critical time as Senegal works to address its debt obligations and economic pressures.

Faye will now need to appoint a new prime minister and reconstitute his government as the country navigates both its domestic political challenges and broader economic difficulties.