Senegal on Brink of Crisis: PM Issues Shocking Ultimatum to Dissolve National Assembly

Senegal’s⁢ Prime Minister, Osman Sonko,‍ has vowed to dissolve the opposition-dominated National⁢ Assembly in the coming days.

The⁤ Prime Minister’s statement comes ‍amidst a petition of censure by the “Bino​ Bouk Yakar” team, the former ruling coalition that holds a majority in ‍the National Assembly​ elected in 2022.

In a video clip posted on⁤ social media,⁢ Sonko‍ stated, “I can‍ assure you that ⁣there ‍will be no ⁣censure petition on the horizon on September 12, and on that date, these people will have something else to do apart from being representatives.” He emphasized that dozens ⁢of‍ people need to be ⁤held accountable.

Sonko added, “The discussion about linking responsibility with accountability will begin now, and this week ⁤in particular.” He noted that dozens of people will have to provide an account in the coming days.

The⁣ Prime Minister‍ revealed that authorities have already prevented some individuals from leaving the country.

The⁤ petition is part of the escalating conflict between the majority coalition in the National Assembly and the current government of Senegal.