Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko
Dakar, 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 2024.
Sonko, a former tax inspector, emerged as one of Senegal’s most influential opposition figures by campaigning against corruption, promising economic sovereignty and attracting strong support from young voters frustrated by unemployment and the rising cost of living.
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, left, and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko at a time when they led Senegal’s reform movement together [File: Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images]Much of Faye’s rise to power was closely tied to Sonko’s popularity and PASTEF’s nationwide grassroots network.
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