President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is poised to establish his own political party, marking a significant shift in Sénégal’s political landscape. Previously, Mr. Faye was a key figure within Pastef, the dominant party currently in power, which was under the leadership of Ousmane Sonko, who served as Prime Minister. The dynamic between these two former allies notably changed following Mr. Sonko’s dismissal from his prime ministerial role last May. This decision brought an end to several months characterized by underlying disagreements and indirect tensions that had developed between them.