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Senegal President Macky Sall Dissolves Government

Annika Hammerschlag

   DAKAR - Senegal's President Macky Sall dissolved his government late
   Wednesday, without any explanation.

   Sall signed four decrees dismissing officials from their posts,
   including all ministers and state secretaries.'¯

   The announcement came as a surprise to many, including Fatou Ndiaye
   Deme, the director of Family within the Ministry of Women, Family,
   Gender and Child Protection.'¯

   Deme learned the news like everybody else and said sheis confident
   inSall's leadership and that whatever he does will be in the best
   interest of Senegal. Deme addedthat she hopes Sall puts more women in
   government positions.

   The dissolution comes 18 months after Sall was reelected to a second
   term.'¯

   A statement fromSall's office called on outgoing members to continue
   their duties while awaiting the formation of a new government.'¯

   There was no indication when Senegal would have a new government.'¯

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