speaker

The speaker of South Africa's parliament is currently newsworthy for initiating the process of establishing an impeachment committee. This committee will investigate allegations against President Cyril Ramaphosa concerning the "Farmgate" scandal. The decision to form this body was ordered by the country's highest authorities. In a separate context, the former parliament speaker of Senegal, following the end of his government tenure, is expected by supporters to run for the speaker post again. This potential return is significant as his party holds an absolute majority in parliament, which could impact President Faye's power. The Senegalese situation highlights the critical role a speaker plays in legislative power dynamics.