Senegal prime minister faces lawmakers in critical assembly session

This Friday, May 22, 2026, the National Assembly of Senegal convened a high-stakes plenary session to address pressing governmental questions before the nation’s lawmakers. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, alongside his cabinet, took the floor to field inquiries on the most critical national issues dominating public discourse.

The session, broadcast live, drew significant attention as deputies sought clarity on policies affecting economic stability, social welfare, and institutional reforms. Sonko’s responses were closely scrutinized, with both opposition and ruling-party members probing the government’s strategies to tackle urgent challenges.