President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is poised to establish his own political party, a significant development following his recent departure from Pastef. Previously, Faye was a prominent member of Pastef, the ruling party led by Ousmane Sonko, who formerly held the position of Prime Minister.

The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from his prime ministerial role last May marked a definitive end to several months of escalating disagreements and veiled criticisms between the two erstwhile political allies. This new initiative by President Faye signals a pivotal shift in Sénégal’s political landscape.