In tonight's edition: Senegal's parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, three days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister. Also, communities affected by the spread of…

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister on Monday, days after dismissing Ousmane Sonko…

Senegal appoints economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as Prime Minister after Ousmane Sonko's dismissal amid a political crisis and economic struggles.

Senegal’s newly elected speaker of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has spoken publicly for the first time since taking up the post, sharply criticizing the appointment of…

Senegal’s political crisis escalated as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye replaced Ousmane Sonko with economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister, intensifying a rift at the…

Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, marking another major shift in the country’s political landscape.

A heated constitutional and political battle is unfolding in Senegal as lawmakers examine whether Ousmane Sonko can reclaim his parliamentary seat after leaving government. The…

Senegal's president has named senior economist Lo as new prime minister days after sacking his predecessor.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on May 25 the country has a new Prime Minister. A senior economist, Ahmadiu Au Aminou Lo is a former central banker who worked…

Senegal's National Assembly on Tuesday voted to reinstate ousted PM Ousmane Sonko as a member and appoint him speaker, just days after he was sacked by President Bassirou Diomaye…

Ousted PM Ousmane Sonko has been elected Speaker of Senegal's National Assembly. Learn more about his reinstatement and election.

Senegal’s National Assembly has elected ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as parliament speaker and defied President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who fired him days earlier.

Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker Tuesday in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated…

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

Senegal’s National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President…

Mr Sonko was elected president of the National Assembly with 132 of the 133 votes cast.

Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on May 26 in a vote boycotted by the opposition, following months of tension that culminated…

Senegal's parliament elected Ousmane Sonko as its speaker on Tuesday, days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister amid a deepening rift over the…

Senegal’s political tensions deepen after fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was elected parliament speaker, raising questions over President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s grip on power

A civil servant for 15 years, Sonko entered politics in 2014 with the creation of his party, Pastef.

In tonight's edition: Senegal's parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, three days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as prime minister. Also, communities…