Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
Summary
Ousmane Sonko, who was recently removed as Senegal's Prime Minister, has been elected Speaker of the national parliament. This move creates possible tension with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, as Sonko's party holds the majority in parliament and Sonko was barred from running for president in 2024.Key Facts
- Ousmane Sonko was fired as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
- Sonko was elected Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, the country’s second highest political position.
- Sonko’s party, Pastef, has the majority of seats in parliament.
- The previous Speaker resigned to allow Sonko to take the position.
- President Faye appointed Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as the new Prime Minister after Sonko’s dismissal.
- Sonko was banned from running for president in 2024 due to a defamation conviction.
- Sonko has strong support across Senegal, especially among young people.
- The president cannot dissolve parliament until two years after the last election, limiting his power to bypass opposition in parliament.
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