PoliticsSenegal’s President Faye launches new party amid deepening split with Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a political party of his own. The move signals a rupture with former ally Ousmane Sonko. Their political relationship has been deteriorating as divisions deepen. Faye’s decision to establish a separate party makes the split more explicit.

Senegal politicsBassirou Diomaye FayeOusmane Sonko

TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-07-25 22:00Original