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Senegal: former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko elected president of the National Assembly

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the head of state. The opposition boycotted the session, denouncing what they call a ‘constitutional coup.’

Key developments in Senegalese politics

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By Yvette Tchuente

Journalist