On May 25, 2026, El Malick Ndiaye resigned as president of Senegal's National Assembly, a position he had held since September 2024. The resignation follows his appointment as Minister of Infrastructure, Land and Air Transport in the new government formed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.
In a related development, Ousmane Sonko, the leader of the PASTEF party, has been reinstated as mayor of Ziguinchor after a court ruling overturned his previous removal. Sonko, who also serves as Prime Minister, had been stripped of the mayoral post in 2023 following a legal dispute.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) has initiated proceedings against PASTEF, the ruling party, over alleged violations of electoral laws during the 2024 presidential campaign. The case is ongoing, with hearings expected in June 2026.
