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Senegal is currently experiencing significant political upheaval following a pivotal announcement on Friday, July 3. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared his intention to establish his own distinct political party, a move that is reshaping the nation’s political landscape. This decision markedly sharpens the existing tensions with Ousmane Sonko, once his close political mentor and now the influential President of the National Assembly. Observers note that both prominent figures appear to be strategically consolidating their individual power bases, signaling a potential direct confrontation in the lead-up to the 2029 presidential elections.
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