Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker

Al Jazeera May 26, 2026 2h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 2 views

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Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support in Senegal's legislative body. This story was reported by Al Jazeera. For more International news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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