Friends become rivals in Senegal’s political landscape

Ousmane Sonko, president of Senegal’s National Assembly, has disclosed the reasons behind his split from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, which has led to a constitutional standoff in the country. He expressed his concerns over the implications for Senegal’s democracy while also condemning the xenophobic violence in South Africa, labeling it as “painful” and “unworthy of Africa.” Additionally, Sonko stated that Africa deserves economic reparations for slavery.

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