Senegalese react to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's new political party
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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's announcement of a new political party has generated significant discussion in Senegal. SeneNews gathered public and political party reactions to this development. The President responded to requests from his coalition members, including local elected officials, to form a new party. Following a meeting at the palace, allies of Aminata Tour茅 expressed their intention to establish the party across all 14 regions of Senegal. This initiative has sparked debate, with members of the APR, the party of outgoing President Macky Sall, issuing a statement denouncing the inclusion of their local elected officials in this new coalition. In response, members of the Pastef party have begun selling membership cards both physically and online. SeneNews' report includes perspectives from Senegalese citizens on the President's new party and the APR's reaction.
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