Bassirou Diomaye Faye establishes new Kiiraay party in Senegal

Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveils Kiiraay, his new political party in Senegal

In a significant development for Senegalese politics, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched his new political party, named Kiiraay. This move marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape, signifying a fresh direction for the prominent figure.

The establishment of Kiiraay follows a widely reported and highly publicized separation between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former political mentor, Ousmane Sonko. Sonko, who previously served as Prime Minister, had a close association with Faye, making this recent divergence a subject of considerable public and media attention across Senegal.

By Élise Ntamag — Regional policy