Senegal's ousted PM Sonko re-elected head of his political party
Summary
Ousmane Sonko, who was removed as prime minister of Senegal after disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was re-elected as leader of their political party, Pastef. Sonko also serves as speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, and the conflict between the two leaders has caused a political crisis in the country.Key Facts
- Ousmane Sonko was dismissed as Senegal’s prime minister on May 22, 2026.
- President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko had a falling-out that led to this dismissal.
- Sonko was re-elected as head of the Pan-African Pastef party on June 6, 2026.
- Sonko was also elected speaker of the National Assembly shortly after being removed as prime minister.
- Faye became president after Sonko was barred from running in the 2024 election and Sonko supported Faye’s candidacy.
- The political conflict between Sonko and Faye has led to instability in Senegal.
- Faye has called for unity and urged people not to divide the nation further.
- Pastef is the largest party in Senegal’s parliament.
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