As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

DAKAR, May 26 (Reuters) - Senegal's parliament elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as speaker on Tuesday, a move that could give him a powerful platform to challenge President Bassirou Diomaye ...

Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support in Senegal’s legislative body.

Ousmane Sonko’s new role gives him a platform to challenge the president's legislative agenda, deepening uncertainty over the ...

By turns prisoner, prime minister and now president of the National Assembly, Senegal's charismatic politician and champion ...

Senegal's National Assembly on Tuesday voted to reinstate ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as a member and appoint him speaker, just ...

Senegal’s National Assembly has elected ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as parliament speaker and defied President ...

Timi Frank accuses Senegal’s President Faye of abandoning reform ideals while praising PM Sonko's role in the push for ...

Senegalese lawmakers reinstated Ousmane Sonko as a lawmaker and then elected him as speaker of the National Assembly, days ...

Senegal’s National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician ...

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has thrown his weight behind ...

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move ...