Two years after the Pastef party ascended to power, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled his own political party. This significant move is poised to profoundly reshape the nation’s political landscape and electoral dynamics for years to come.

Before hundreds of enthusiastic supporters gathered last Saturday in Dakar, the Head of State formally launched Kiiraay. The name, rooted in Wolof, translates to “protection” or “shield,” signaling the party’s core tenets and aspirations.