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Sonko retakes pastef as diomaye governs alone: Senegal’s political rift deepens

By sahel-express / June 7, 2026

The political partnership between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has collapsed fewer than two years after they came to power. After several months of conflict, Senegal’s head of state dismissed Sonko. Over the weekend, Sonko was elected once again to lead the Pastef party at its first congress since creation. What does this breakup mean? Who now holds sway over the voters who backed change? What are the dangers for Senegal’s stability and the outlook for 2029? A discussion featuring Daouda Ngom, former higher education minister, and journalist Mehdi Ba.

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