President Bassirou Diomaye Faye establishes new political party, signaling split from Ousmane Sonko
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the creation of his own political party during a meeting at the Palace of the Republic. This move marks a break from his former ally and former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The announcement follows persistent tensions and a deterioration in the relationship between President Faye and Sonko, who together led Pastef to power in 2024. The meeting included over a hundred mayors from various territorial communities, indicating an effort to establish a territorial base for the new political entity. The creation of this party is seen as a major turning point that could reshape the country's political landscape and reconfigure forces from the former Pastef, especially after the dissolution of the initial government and Sonko's departure from the prime minister's office.
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