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Senegal’s Constitutional Council Rejects Opposition Challenge To Sonko’s Return To Parliament
Senegal's Constitutional Council has dismissed an opposition-led legal challenge against Sonko's return to parliament, ruling that it lacked jurisdiction to examine the National Assembly's decision.
Sonko Wins Pastef Vote as Sonko Faye Rift Reshapes Senegal’s Politics
The Sonko Faye rift is reshaping Senegal’s political landscape as Ousmane Sonko consolidates control of Pastef following his re-election as party leader, while deepening tensions with President Diomaye Faye over governance direction, economic policy, and the future balance of power in Dakar.
Senegal power struggle deepens as Sonko takes parliament after Faye sacking
The Senegal power struggle has entered a new phase after Ousmane Sonko's rapid return to power as Speaker of the National Assembly days after being dismissed as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Sonko Elected National Assembly Speaker in Defiance of Presidential Sack
Ousmane Sonko has been elected speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly just days after being dismissed as prime minister, escalating tensions within the ruling PASTEF movement and reshaping the country’s political balance.
Faye Sacks Sonko, Dissolves Senegal Government in Shock Late-Night Decree
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government in a dramatic late-night decree that threatens to deepen the country's political and economic crisis.
