Senegal is currently navigating a period of significant political transformation. On Friday, July 3, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a pivotal announcement: his intention to form his own political party. This decision marks a notable escalation in the dynamic between him and Ousmane Sonko, who was once his mentor and now serves as the President of the National Assembly. Political analysts suggest that both prominent figures are actively working to solidify their individual positions, seemingly setting the stage for a direct contest in the 2029 presidential election. Maurice Soudieck Dione, an esteemed associate professor of political science at Gaston-Bergé University in Saint-Louis, provides expert commentary on these evolving developments.
