May 15, 2026
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A high-profile political meeting is taking place tonight at the home of Ousmane Sonko in Dakar’s Cité Keur Gorgui. The gathering, scheduled for 6 PM, has drawn top members of his Pastef party as the group prepares for its upcoming June convention.

Ousmane Sonko speaking during political discussions at his residence

key figures expected at the emergency session

Among those summoned to the urgent meeting are prominent Pastef leaders, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé. Additional party officials are also expected to attend this closed-door gathering at Sonko’s residence.

unanswered questions surround the agenda

While no official agenda has been released, the presence of multiple high-ranking party members—including current ministers—has fueled speculation about the meeting’s purpose. With the June party congress approaching, today’s emergency session is widely seen as a critical step in shaping Pastef’s strategy for the upcoming event.