- 4h ago
Senegal's Sonko re-elected Pastef leader as rift with President Faye deepens political crisis
Ousmane Sonko was unanimously re-elected president of Senegal's ruling Pastef party on Saturday, cementing his position as the dominant political figure just weeks after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked him as prime minister.
- May 27
Senegal's Political Earthquake: Ousmane Sonko Elected Parliament Speaker Days After Being Fired as Prime Minister
Just four days after being dismissed as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko was elected president of Senegal's National Assembly, becoming the second-highest figure in the state and opening a period of deep political uncertainty.
