Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Senegal's Parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as Speaker days after his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who also dissolved the government after months of tensions between the former allies.
Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the dissolution of the government after months of tension.
Former Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko was elected speaker of the National Assembly with 132 votes out of 133 lawmakers voting, succeeding El Malick Ndiaye who resigned as speaker.
Senegal’s National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker after he was reinstated to parliament during a session boycotted by opposition lawmakers.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.
June 5, 2026 at 11:22 PMKosovo holds another snap election as political crisis drags on - Reuters
Kosovo holds another snap election as political crisis drags on Reuters
June 7, 2026 at 12:04 AMHow one of India's most successful female politicians is losing her party
Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.
June 8, 2026 at 10:44 PMArmenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
June 5, 2026 at 11:20 PMTrump names new spy chief after pushback over previous pick
The nomination comes after lawmakers objected to his first selection, Bill Pulte, over a lack of relevant experience.
June 11, 2026 at 08:56 PMSinger Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
June 5, 2026 at 06:15 PM