Ousmane Sonko retains the presidency of the National Assembly. Senegal’s Constitutional Council has rejected the opposition’s appeal against his return to parliament, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to review the case. The decision is final.
Dismissed from his post as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the end of May, Ousmane Sonko quickly reclaimed his seat as a deputy before being elected to lead the National Assembly.
This judicial ruling solidifies his position at the top of the legislative branch and strengthens his influence on Senegal’s political landscape.
Once close allies, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko now display deep disagreements, particularly over economic choices and the management of public finances, opening a new political chapter in Senegal.
