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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's ex-PM elected National Assembly speaker despite sacking from president Al Jazeera Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker France 24 Senegal president names economist Lo as prime minister after Sonko ouster

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