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Senegal's former prime minister Ousmane Sonko, who was sacked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was elected Speaker of Parliament, signaling a potential clash with the president as Pastef commands a parliamentary majority; Faye has appointed economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister amid debt concerns and ongoing IMF talks.
Senegal's leadership row deepens after Parliament Speaker El Malick Ndiaye resigns following President Faye's dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolution of the government; loyalists may push Sonko for the Speaker post, potentially limiting the president's power as Sonko's Pastef party holds a parliamentary majority. MPs will meet to elect a new Speaker and navigate the path to a new prime minister amid ongoing tensions and political uncertainty.
The Senegalese ruling party, Pastef, has claimed a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, which would empower President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to pursue his agenda of economic and social reforms. Opposition leaders, including former President Macky Sall, have conceded defeat. The elections were conducted peacefully, despite some pre-election tensions. Official results are expected soon, and Pastef needs 83 seats for a majority in the 165-seat National Assembly. Faye's government aims to address unemployment and public finance issues while redefining Senegal's relationship with France.