Ousted PM Ousmane Sonko Elected Senegal Assembly Speaker
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 27, 2026, 01:16 IST | Updated: May 27, 2026, 01:16 IST
Senegalese political leader Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of the National Assembly following his removal as Prime Minister, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s political landscape. The development highlights ongoing realignments within Senegal’s ruling power structure and growing influence of opposition-backed blocs in parliament.
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