Ousmane Sonko

Ousmane Sonko is the president of the National Assembly who addressed concerns regarding the legality of the extraordinary session.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-08-11

Ousmane Sonko, the president of the National Assembly, had previously adopted a law that aimed to restrict the president from leading a political party.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-07-27

Ousmane Sonko is the president of the National Assembly.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-07-27

He is the current President of the National Assembly and a former ally of Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2026-07-27

Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling Pastef party, has retained significant political influence after his party maintained its parliamentary majority.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-26

Ousmane Sonko's departure from the Primature on May 22, 2026, led to a significant political shift in Senegal.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-07-18

A complaint against Ousmane Sonko was filed for allegedly undermining the honor of Touba with his statements about dirty money.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-07-17

Ousmane Sonko is a political leader who made controversial statements regarding 'dirty money' entering the holy city of Touba.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-07-16

Ousmane Sonko has threatened to use the powers of the National Assembly against the government.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-07-13

Ousmane Sonko called his supporters to remain calm following the constitutional revision annulment.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-07-10

Ousmane Sonko is the leader of the opposition party Pastef, which views the constitutional reform as political revenge.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-07-01

Ousmane Sonko’s party is proposing constitutional reforms to enhance parliamentary oversight.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-06-30

Ousmane Sonko defends a direct promulgation of the text based on Article 103 of the Constitution.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-06-30

Ousmane Sonko's status as a deputy and President of the National Assembly remains intact following the Constitutional Council's decision.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2026-06-19

Ibrahima Sy expressed gratitude towards Ousmane Sonko for their years of political collaboration.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-06-02

Ousmane Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party he founded in 2014.

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-06-02

Ousmane Sonko, recently elected as the President of the National Assembly, assured the new Prime Minister of the parliamentary institution's support.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-06-01

Ousmane Sonko is resuming his position as a deputy in the National Assembly.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2026-05-31

Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of the National Assembly of Senegal.

Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina Faso· 2026-05-28

Ousmane Sonko has, both de facto and de jure, renounced his parliamentary mandate by choosing to retain his position as Prime Minister.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-05-27

Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is seen as the uncompromising guardian of PASTEF's original revolutionary ideals.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-05-27

Ousmane Sonko is the Prime Minister of Senegal who has been dismissed by President Faye after months of tension.

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2026-05-27

Ousmane Sonko's resignation from the Prime Minister's office has revived speculation about his possible return to the National Assembly.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-05-27

Ousmane Sonko is mentioned as threatening the government coalition in Senegal.

Cameroon Tribune·Cameroon· 2026-03-05

Ousmane Sonko openly shows hostility towards Macky Sall's candidacy.

Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·Cameroon· 2026-03-05

Sonko delivered one of his most combative addresses since assuming office, framing PASTEF as the true engine behind the coalition’s rise to power.

The Point (Gambia)·Gambia· 2026-03-03

PM Ousmane Sonko seeks tougher legislation, doubling prison terms.

BBC·United Kingdom· 2026-02-25

Ousmane Sonko announced a bill to increase penalties for homosexual acts in Senegal.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2026-02-24

Ousmane Sonko is the Prime Minister of Senegal who met with the Mauritanian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·Mauritania· 2026-02-15

Ousmane Sonko is the Senegalese Prime Minister who met with his Mauritanian counterpart regarding the project.

Agence Mauritanienne d’Information – official news agency (French/Arabic)·Mauritania· 2026-01-31