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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

BBC World · May 26, 2026, 11:21 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

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France 24 Senegal's ousted PM Sonko elected parliament speaker in challenge to President Faye France 24 Senegal president names economist Lo as prime minister after Sonko ouster DW English Senegal appoints economist as new PM after Sonko's sacking The Hindu Senegal names economist Lo as new PM after Sonko's sacking

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