Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed President of Sénégal’s National Assembly and influential leader of the Pastef party – a dominant force within the parliamentary majority – has scheduled a significant press statement. This anticipated address to the media is set for this Tuesday, June 2nd, at 5 PM GMT.

While the precise agenda for his upcoming remarks remains undisclosed, this announcement closely follows a pivotal decision made by Pastef less than 24 hours prior. The party declared its intention to abstain from participating in the new government, recently formed under Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, citing a pronounced “disagreement” with President Diomaye Faye.