Ousmane Sonko becomes president of Senegal’s National Assembly
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
Ousmane Sonko was elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, becoming the second-highest figure in the state. His election rests on Pastef’s parliamentary majority and comes after his departure from the Prime Minister’s Office, amid differences with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senego reports, citing a DW debate.
Ousmane Sonko became president of Senegal’s National Assembly after being elected with the support of the parliamentary majority held by Pastef, the ruling party. He thus becomes the second-highest figure in the state, according to Senego.
Sonko’s accession to the presidency of the National Assembly comes after his departure from the Prime Minister’s Office and amid differences with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who comes from the same party. The debate over the head of state’s ability to lead reforms amid economic difficulties is notably covered by DW.
Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, a former senior official at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), had been appointed prime minister on the Monday preceding Sonko’s election. The debate on Senegal’s political situation also brings together journalist and geopolitical analyst Karine Oriot and emeritus professor of political science Moussa Diaw of Gaston Berger University of Saint-Louis, according to Senego.
