Ousmane Sonko: A rapid ascent from Senegal’s prime minister to assembly president
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko takes helm at the National Assembly
In a dramatic turn of events, Ousmane Sonko has been sworn in as President of Senegal’s National Assembly, just days after his abrupt removal from the position of Prime Minister.
The move places Sonko in the second-highest constitutional role in the country, second only to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marking a significant consolidation of influence within Senegal’s government.
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