On May 24, 2026, El Malick Ndiaye announced his resignation as the speaker of Senegal's parliament, a move that comes amid a deepening political crisis in the country.
Ndiaye's departure follows the recent dismissal of his ally, Ousmane Sonko, from the position of prime minister, which has heightened political tensions.
With Ndiaye stepping down, Sonko is now positioned to run for the head of parliament, indicating a potential shift in power dynamics within Senegal's political scene.
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Update at 21:29 UTC on 2026-05-24
Le Monde reported Speaker El Malick Ndiaye announced on Sunday that he was resigning, two days after his close ally, Ousmane Sonko, was fired as prime minister. This move clears the way for Sonko to run for the post of head of parliament – in a challenge to.
Sources: Le Monde