ousmane sonko’s national assembly seat under constitutional council scrutiny

The Constitutional Council is currently deliberating on the eligibility of Ousmane Sonko to retain his position in the National Assembly. This review comes amidst significant opposition challenges, with several deputies vigorously questioning the legal grounds of his parliamentary status. The proceedings highlight critical implications for the nation’s balance of powers and the complex issue of institutional incompatibilities within Senegal’s political framework.

By Anne Nkeng — Société et culture