Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko
Campaigning under the slogan “Diomaye is Sonko”, Faye won the presidency and later appointed Sonko as prime minister.But tensions gradually emerged over how the government was run, its economic policy and the direction of the governing coalition. With the president and the now-opposition parliamentary leader at an impasse, Senegal faces a dangerous period of legislative paralysis and economic instability.“The very foundations of the PASTEF party’s unity are being tested, and the path forward for the nation is shrouded in uncertainty. It is also likely that this domestic challenge will prevent President Faye from exercising the responsibilities ECOWAS expects of him.” Adamu said, referring to the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States.
- ▪Campaigning under the slogan “Diomaye is Sonko”, Faye won the presidency and later appointed Sonko as prime minister.But tensions gradually emerged over how the government was run, its economic policy and the direction of the governing coal
- ▪With the president and the now-opposition parliamentary leader at an impasse, Senegal faces a dangerous period of legislative paralysis and economic instability.“The very foundations of the PASTEF party’s unity are being tested, and the pat
- ▪It is also likely that this domestic challenge will prevent President Faye from exercising the responsibilities ECOWAS expects of him.” Adamu said, referring to the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States.
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NewsSenegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with SonkoMonths of tensions between president and his onetime ally culminate in a political split that will reshape Senegal’s political landscape.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoThe launch of Kiiraay–The Republican Patriots marks President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's bid to build an independent political base [Andre Pain/Pool via AP]By Al Jazeera staffPublished On 26 Jul 202626 Jul 2026Dakar, Senegal – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his split with former ally Ousmane Sonko and setting up a struggle for control of the reform movement that swept them to power in…
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