Senegal’s political landscape: faye and sonko’s escalating rivalry

Senegal finds itself embroiled in significant political upheaval. On Friday, July 3, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye revealed plans to establish his own political party. This strategic move intensifies the growing confrontation with his erstwhile mentor, Ousmane Sonko, who now presides over the National Assembly. Both influential figures appear determined to solidify their individual power bases, setting the stage for an anticipated direct contest in the 2029 presidential elections. Maurice Soudieck Dione, an esteemed professor of political science at Gaston-Bergé University in Saint-Louis, offers his expert perspective on these unfolding developments in African politics.