Ousmane Sonko to address key national issues in special interview
Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, will participate in a special interview airing on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 8:15 PM. The interview, a collaboration between Walf TV, Xalaat TV, Solo Media Group, and Sud FM, is expected to cover several pressing current affairs. A central topic will likely be the ongoing dispute between the National Assembly and the Executive regarding the special funds bill. Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed L么 referred the matter to the Constitutional Council on August 14, citing Article 83 of the Constitution, which led to the suspension of the plenary session scheduled for August 19 to examine the text. Sonko, whose name is linked to the revelation of a 1.77 billion CFA franc political fund during his time as Prime Minister, is expected to address this procedure and the Assembly's stance. The interview may also touch upon Sonko's relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, marked by acknowledged disagreements in recent months, and his dismissal from the Prime Minister's office last May. Discussions are also anticipated on the restructuring of the ruling coalition, the future of Pastef, and upcoming elections. This joint broadcast across four media outlets will allow Sonko to elaborate on these matters, with his public statements closely observed by the Senegalese public and political class.
