May 20, 2026

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Senegal assembly session: Ousmane Sonko to face lawmakers friday

Senegal assembly session: Ousmane Sonko to face lawmakers friday

Ousmane Sonko Senegal assembly session

The National Assembly of Senegal will convene a plenary session this Friday, May 22, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM to address critical questions directed at the Government. This parliamentary gathering, formally announced by Assembly President Malick Ndiaye, marks a key moment in the nation’s legislative oversight process.

Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, alongside his cabinet members, is scheduled to appear before legislators to respond to pressing national issues. The session provides a platform for deputies to scrutinize government policies and demand accountability on governance, economic challenges, social concerns, and public sector initiatives currently shaping the country’s future.

Senegalese National Assembly

The official notice, issued in Dakar on May 19, 2026, confirms that the sole agenda item for this session is titled ‘Government Accountability Session’. Legislators will leverage this opportunity to probe the administration’s response to urgent matters affecting citizens, ensuring transparency in state operations.