Ousmane Sonko addresses Senegal’s National Assembly in key accountability session

The Senegalese Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is set to take center stage at the National Assembly this Friday at 10:00 GMT for a pivotal session of Questions to the Government. This institutional forum serves as a vital platform to scrutinize government actions, tackle pressing macroeconomic challenges, and shed light on the nation’s evolving political landscape.

This fifth accountability session unfolds against a backdrop of heightened public debate, particularly surrounding the recent amendments to electoral codes L.29 and L.30. These revisions—which impact voter eligibility and the restoration of civil rights—have dominated national discourse since President Diomaye Faye signed them into law. Opposition factions have repeatedly accused the ruling majority of engineering a legal framework designed to secure Sonko’s eligibility for the 2029 elections, though he maintains his eligibility for all upcoming Senegalese ballots.

Beyond political maneuvering, the session will prioritize urgent socioeconomic concerns affecting everyday Senegalese. Sonko, accompanied by his full cabinet, will address pressing issues such as the rising cost of living and government measures to stabilize essential commodity and energy prices. Macroeconomic stability will also take precedence, with discussions expected on ongoing negotiations with the IMF, the progress of the economic recovery plan, and preparations for the upcoming national budget.

The agenda extends to critical sectoral priorities, including cash transfers for vulnerable families, the status of the agricultural season, and state-led preparations for Tabaski. A significant focus will also fall on the working relationship between Sonko and President Faye, which the Prime Minister has described as a “soft cohabitation”—a dynamic reflecting both collaboration and institutional balance.