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Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM

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Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM
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News Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addresses the UN General Assembly, New York, 22 September 2025. - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. By Rédaction Africanews with AP Last updated: 52 minutes ago Senegal Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched his own political party on Saturday, using the occasion to consolidate his support base. The move cements his rift with his ally-turned-rival Ousmane Sonko who heads the country’s ruling Pastef party.

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News Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addresses the UN General Assembly, New York, 22 September 2025. - Copyright © africanews Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. By Rédaction Africanews with AP Last updated: 52 minutes ago Senegal Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched his own political party on Saturday, using the occasion to consolidate his support base. The move cements his rift with his ally-turned-rival Ousmane Sonko who heads the country’s ruling Pastef party. The two men, who rose to power together in 2024 under the party’s banner, are widely expected to face each other in the 2029 presidential election.

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