Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced plans to hold a public rally in Paris, France, in April 2026. This event, described as a "Terra Meeting," will be his first such gathering in France since he assumed the role of Prime Minister in April 2024.
The announcement was made by Sonko himself during a press conference in Dakar on March 28, 2026. He stated the rally aims to connect with the Senegalese diaspora and discuss his government's policies and vision.
Sonko, a prominent opposition figure before his party's electoral victory, has a significant support base in France, home to a large Senegalese community. His previous visits to France as an opposition leader often drew large crowds and were marked by political tension.
The planned rally is expected to be a major political event, highlighting the continued engagement of the Senegalese government with its diaspora. French authorities have confirmed they are aware of the planned event and are coordinating necessary logistics and security arrangements.
