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A President, His Prime Minister and the Bitter Rift Dividing Senegal

NYT > World News·June 6, 2026
A President, His Prime Minister and the Bitter Rift Dividing Senegal

President Macky Sall and Prime Minister Amadou Ba of Senegal are embroiled in a bitter rift, marking a significant divide between the two leaders who rose to power together by defeating the country's established political elite. Their feud has sparked concerns about the country's stability and the future of its government. The rift between Sall and Ba has its roots in their differing visions for Senegal's development and governance. The power struggle between the two men is now threatening to undermine the very coalition that brought them to power.

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