Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
Ousmane Sonko, recently dismissed as Senegal's Prime Minister, has been elected as the Speaker of the national parliament, creating potential political tension with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko's election comes amid ongoing disputes between him and Faye, particularly regarding economic issues. Despite his dismissal, Sonko remains a significant political figure, especially among the youth, and his new role may challenge the president's authority in parliament.
- ▪Ousmane Sonko was sacked as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye before being elected Speaker of the national parliament.
- ▪Sonko's party, Pastef, holds a majority in the National Assembly, which could limit the president's political maneuverability.
- ▪The relationship between Sonko and Faye has been strained, particularly over Senegal's debt management.
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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to presidentJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNicolas Negoce,BBC AfricaandPaul Njie,BBC AfricaAFP via Getty ImagesOusmane Sonko backed Bassirou Diomaye Faye for president in 2024 after he himself was barred from runningSenegal's former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who was dramatically sacked on Friday by the president, has been elected Speaker of the national parliament setting up a possible source of conflict at the top of Senegalese politics.The West African nation's current crisis follows months of tension between Sonko and his one-time ally President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.Parliament's previous Speaker stepped down on Sunday to make way for the former prime minister, who is a popular figure and whose Pastef…
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