Senegal's parliament speaker steps down as crisis deepens
Senegal's parliament speaker, El Malick Ndiaye, has stepped down. According to Al Jazeera, the move clears the way for sacked former prime minister Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament, as the political crisis deepens.
Senegal's parliament speaker, El Malick Ndiaye, has stepped down. According to Al Jazeera, the move opens the way for sacked former prime minister Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
The development is seen as the latest turn in months of political tension that has shaken the country's leadership. The rupture between Sonko and the president has dominated Senegal's political agenda.
Observers say the contest for the speakership could prove decisive for how the crisis unfolds. The next moves by the parties are being watched closely. This report is based on statements made by the parties involved.
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