Senegalese politician, former president (2012–2024) and current figure in national politics.
Candidates for the UN Secretary-General role have undergone public questioning at UN headquarters. The process aims to increase transparency as the organization faces calls for reform and internal challenges. The contenders include Michelle Bachelet, Rafael Grossi, Rebeca Grynspan, and Macky Sall, with the final decision expected by late July.
Ousmane Sonko has been elected leader of the Pan‑African Pastef party at a congress in Diamniadio after being sacked as prime minister on May 22. The split with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is creating a parliamentary standoff as Pastef controls a large majority and Senegal negotiates with the IMF over a debt crisis.