Politics 25 May 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Senegal's Parliament Speaker Resigns Amidst Political Shake-up
Senegal's parliament speaker, El Malick Ndiaye, has resigned just two days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, intensifying political uncertainty. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/senegal-s-parliament-speaker-quits-after-prime-minister-sacked-5473404
Political instability in Senegal has escalated following the resignation of Parliament Speaker El Malick Ndiaye. His decision comes on the heels of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the dissolution of the entire government, a move that occurred just two days prior.
Ndiaye, a prominent member of the ruling PASTEF party, cited the “higher interest of the nation” as the driving force behind his personal decision to step down. This dramatic shift in leadership unfolds against a backdrop of strained relations between President Faye and former PM Sonko, who were once close allies and swept into power together in 2024.
The political fallout is reportedly linked to mounting economic pressures, including significant debt burdens and the ripple effects of geopolitical events such as the conflict in Iran. These underlying issues appear to have exacerbated tensions between the nation’s top leaders.
As the country navigates this period of uncertainty, members of the National Assembly are scheduled to convene for a critical session. The agenda includes a vote on reinstating Ousmane Sonko as a lawmaker, a move that has drawn criticism, with some observers deeming it potentially illegal as Sonko has not previously served as a member of parliament. The session will also focus on electing a new speaker to succeed Ndiaye and restore stability to the legislative body.