Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacy
DAKAR, April 28 - Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Senegal MPs back electoral reform that could open door to Sonko candidacySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of the ruling party PASTEF (African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity) speaks during a political rally in Dakar, Senegal, November 8, 2025. REUTERS/Anait Miridzhanian/File PhotoPublished Apr 29, 2026, 02:08 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 02:08 AMDAKAR, April 28 - Senegal's National Assembly overwhelmingly approved on Tuesday changes to the country's electoral code, introducing provisions that could pave the way for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2029 presidential election.• Firebrand opposition leader Sonko, 51, was excluded from standing in the 2024 election following a conviction, which…
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