Senegal faces political stalemate as ousted prime minister vows boycott of government

Senegal is experiencing a political gridlock after the removal of its prime minister. The former prime minister announced plans to boycott all government activities. Opposition parties have rallied around the ousted leader’s stance. The boycott threatens to stall legislative work and policy implementation. President’s office has defended the dismissal as constitutionally justified. International observers note the growing risk of a governance crisis. Civil society groups are calling for dialogue to resolve the impasse. The situation will likely dominate the country’s parliamentary agenda in the near term.