Ousmane Sonko’s rapid rise: from Prime Minister to National Assembly Speaker

In a political whirlwind, Ousmane Sonko has completed a remarkable transition—just days after being removed from the Prime Minister’s office, he now stands at the helm of the National Assembly, reinforcing his influence in Senegal’s legislative landscape.

His swift ascent places him second in the nation’s leadership hierarchy, directly under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This strategic move underscores a deliberate consolidation of power within Senegal’s evolving political framework.