- Political rivalry emerged between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko in Senegal.
- President dismissed Prime Minister and dissolved government.
- Faye fired Sonko and dissolved the government, while Sonko was simultaneously elected Speaker of Parliament and reinstated as an MP.
The National Assembly adopted an amendment reducing presidential powers, and Ousmane Sonko was elected president of the Assembly.
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Updated Jun 30
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What happened
The National Assembly adopted an amendment reducing presidential powers, and Ousmane Sonko was elected president of the Assembly.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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National Assembly
unicameral parliament of Mauritania
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye
President of Senegal since 2024
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Ousmane Sonko
Senegal politician and former tax official
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