Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
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As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Senegal's Parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as Speaker days after his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who also dissolved the government after months of tensions between the former allies.
Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the dissolution of the government after months of tension.
Former Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko was elected speaker of the National Assembly with 132 votes out of 133 lawmakers voting, succeeding El Malick Ndiaye who resigned as speaker.
Senegal’s National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker after he was reinstated to parliament during a session boycotted by opposition lawmakers.
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