Senegal's Faye splits from Sonko, launches new political party
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party called Kiiraay, following a high-profile falling-out with his former mentor and prime minister, Ousmane Sonko. The split marks the end of a long-standing partnership within their Pastef party. The development is seen as a significant fracture in Senegalese politics.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Saturday the launch of a new political party called Kiiraay, following a high-profile falling-out with his former mentor and prime minister, Ousmane Sonko.
Faye and Sonko had long operated together under the Pastef party banner, with their partnership forming a major power center in Senegalese politics. In recent months, however, deepening disagreements between the two ultimately led to a formal split.
Observers say the break could reshape the country's political balance. How Sonko and Pastef respond to the new party will be a key factor shaping Senegal's political trajectory in the coming weeks.
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