May 26, 2026

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Ousmane sonko elected Senegal national assembly president amid political tensions

Ousmane Sonko elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly amid boycott by opposition

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the Head of State. The session was notably boycotted by opposition members, who have condemned the move as a constitutional coup.

Key developments in Senegal’s political landscape