Senegal Political Rift Deepens as Sonko Takes Parliamentary Leadership

Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected to lead the PASTEF party in parliament, deepening a political rift with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The decision comes weeks after Sonko was dismissed from government, triggering tensions between the presidency and a parliamentary majority controlled by his party. While supporters describe the situation as a normal democratic “cohabitation,” others see a widening split at the heart of Senegal’s leadership. The dispute unfolds against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, including concerns over debt, IMF funding, and competing strategies for financial recovery. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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