Ousmane Sonko remains president of Senegal’s National Assembly after the Constitutional Council dismissed opposition challenges to his return to Parliament. The court ruled it lacked jurisdiction to rule on the matter, closing the case permanently.

Dismissed as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in late May, Sonko quickly returned to his seat as a deputy before being elected to lead the National Assembly.

This legal outcome solidifies his position at the helm of the legislative branch and amplifies his political sway in Senegal.

Once close allies, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko now face major disagreements over economic policies and public finance management, signaling a shifting political landscape in Senegal.