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Senegal's ex-PM elected National Assembly speaker despite sacking from president

France 24 · May 26, 2026, 1:02 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated in the sacking. The high-profile political divorce risks pitting president Faye against Sonko's supporters in parliament

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