Former Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of Parliament just days after being removed from office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The dramatic political shift highlights growing tensions between the two former allies, who have publicly disagreed over Senegal’s economic challenges and rising debt. Sonko, a hugely popular figure among young voters and leader of the ruling Pastef party, now holds one of the country’s most powerful political positions. Analysts say his new role could limit the president’s ability to push through policies without parliamentary backing. Despite his dismissal, Sonko signalled that he remains a major force in Senegalese politics.
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