BREAKING Senegal: President Faye has officially announced plans to create his own political party.
The announcement was made during a meeting with mayors and local elected officials from his “Diomaye Président” coalition at the Presidential Palace in Dakar. Faye told the gathering that the new party aims to consolidate support around his vision and strengthen his political base.
This move comes amid deepening tensions with his former ally and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, whose party PASTEF (which helped propel Faye to victory in 2024) has distanced itself from the presidency. Faye, who was previously affiliated with PASTEF, has been operating more independently in recent months.
Key Context:
Faye, Senegal’s youngest president, rose to power in 2024 as the candidate for the PASTEF-led coalition after Sonko was barred from running.
Recent months have seen a public rupture between the two leaders, including Sonko’s election as Speaker of the National Assembly and PASTEF’s refusal to join the latest government.
Analysts see the new party as an effort by Faye to build an independent power base ahead of future elections.
Further details on the party’s name, structure, and launch timeline are expected in the coming days.
This is a rapidly evolving story. Stay tuned for updates.
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