The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, will take center stage at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT for the fifth installment of the “Questions d’actualité” session. This institutional exchange serves as a barometer for government accountability, macroeconomic policy evaluation, and political climate analysis.
This session unfolds amid heightened political tensions surrounding recent amendments to electoral laws—specifically Articles L.29 and L.30 of the Electoral Code. These revisions, which address eligibility criteria and civil rights adjustments, have dominated public discourse since President Diomaye Faye signed them into law. While the opposition claims the changes were crafted to benefit Sonko’s eligibility for the 2029 elections, he maintains his candidacy remains valid for all future Senegalese elections.
Beyond electoral debates, this parliamentary session will prioritize pressing socioeconomic issues affecting ordinary citizens. Sonko, accompanied by his entire cabinet, is expected to address urgent concerns such as the rising cost of living, state interventions to stabilize prices for essential goods and energy, and the broader economic recovery strategy. Discussions will also likely cover ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), progress on the economic recovery plan, and preparations for the next national budget.
Sector-specific priorities on the agenda include updates on family security grants, agricultural campaign progress, and government-backed preparations for Tabaski (Eid al-Adha). The dynamic between Prime Minister Sonko and President Diomaye Faye will also be scrutinized, particularly in light of Sonko’s description of their relationship as a “harmonious cohabitation.”
