May 15, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko convenes emergency political meeting in Dakar

In a move signaling heightened political activity within Senegal’s opposition landscape, Ousmane Sonko, founder and leader of the Pastef party, gathered his top-tier political team at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar on Friday evening. The high-stakes meeting, which commenced at 6:00 PM, included key figures such as El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé.

While the agenda for the closed-door session remained undisclosed, insiders suggest the discussions likely centered on critical party strategies ahead of upcoming political milestones. Observers are closely monitoring developments, as the outcomes could shape the trajectory of Pastef’s national influence in the coming months.