Senegal president dissolves government in surprise move

In a surprise move, Senegalese President Macky Sall has dissolved his government with immediate effect.

Sall signed a decree to terminate the functions of all ministers and state secretaries, the presidency said in a statement late on Wednesday.

In separate decrees, he also dismissed the president of the economic, social and environmental council, the minister of state and the secretary-general of the government.

The presidency did not provide reasons for Sall’s decision or indicate when the cabinet and other government posts would be replaced.