Sénégal politics today: Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic moves amid constitutional reforms

Sénégal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s new political strategy under scrutiny

With the recent establishment of a presidential party and the constitutional reform bill struck down by the Constitutional Council—originally passed by Pastef’s parliamentary majority led by Ousmane Sonko—the administration of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is navigating uncharted waters. Will this bold political maneuvering succeed in bridging divides with the opposition and winning over the Senegalese public?

Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (left) and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye (right) at the presidential palace in Dakar on October 16, 2025.

The latest developments in the Middle East are casting a shadow over global stability. Following intensified strikes and retaliatory actions, the fragile ceasefire appears to have collapsed. Donald Trump’s declaration that talks with Tehran are a “waste of time” signals a potential escalation in military operations. Is the region on the brink of a deeper conflict?

Each week, African journalists and commentators dissect pressing issues shaping the continent and beyond. This week’s panel includes:

  • Wuldath Mama, Beninese journalist specializing in international affairs
  • Eric Topona, journalist with Deutsche Welle’s Francophone Africa desk
  • François Hiondi Nkam, senior reporter and head of the Economy desk at the Cameroonian daily Le Jour