Senegal Political Rift Deepens as Sonko Takes Parliamentary Leadership
Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected to lead the PASTEF party in parliament, deepening a political rift with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected to lead the PASTEF party in parliament, deepening a political rift with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The decision comes weeks after Sonko was dismissed from government, triggering tensions between the presidency and a parliamentary majority controlled by his party.
While supporters describe the situation as a normal democratic “cohabitation,” others see a widening split at the heart of Senegal’s leadership. The dispute unfolds against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, including concerns over debt, IMF funding, and competing strategies for financial recovery.
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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