Ousmane Sonko to attend the 51st annual session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) in Yaoundé from July 7 to 12, 2026.

Following his recent election as President of Senegal’s National Assembly, after his tenure as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko is preparing for a significant diplomatic engagement. He has confirmed his attendance at the 51st annual session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) in Cameroon, scheduled from July 7 to 12, 2026.

This upcoming visit represents a crucial diplomatic debut for the former Senegalese Prime Minister. Observers will closely monitor his participation, as it signifies Senegal’s prominent return to the highest echelons of the APF. Given the nation’s pivotal role within this interparliamentary organization, the initial international steps of Senegal’s National Assembly President are anticipated to be a major political highlight of the summit, drawing attention from the press and delegations across the Francophone world.

Yaoundé, the political capital of Cameroon, is diligently preparing to host this international event of considerable magnitude. Under the leadership of Hilarion Etong, Vice-President of the Cameroonian National Assembly and head of the local organizing committee, a comprehensive and engaging program has been developed for the 51st session, blending high-level diplomacy with youth engagement.

The event will also feature the 11th Francophone Youth Parliament (PFJ), which will commence on July 6. By simultaneously hosting the Youth Parliament, Cameroon and the APF are sending a powerful message about the vital importance of integrating new generations into governance and democratic discourse. For an entire week, young delegates from various continents will engage in simulated parliamentary debates within Yaoundé’s legislative chamber, running concurrently with the plenary sessions of the senior parliamentarians. This Yaoundé session is poised to become a historic landmark for the Francophone community, reflecting both the evolving political dynamics in West Africa, personified by Sonko, and the future challenges championed by its youth.