National Assembly: Cheikh Thioro Mbacké announces his resignation

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Senegal

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National Assembly: Cheikh Thioro Mbacké announces his resignation

Cheikh Thioro Mbacké, Vice-President of the National Assembly, announced his resignation on June 12, 2026 in a letter addressed to President Ousmane Sonko. He cites personal and political reasons but retains his seat as a deputy. This resignation follows that of Ismaïla Diallo, First Vice-President, a few hours earlier.

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