Ousmane Sonko Maintains Lead in Senegal’s Politics

The Sénégalese political landscape is abuzz with anticipation as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye prepares to receive his predecessor Macky Sall on July 17, 2026. The meeting has sparked heated speculation about the potential consequences for Ousmane Sonko’s popularity.

Underlying Strategic Calculations

The audience at the Palais de l’Avenue Roume is shrouded in intrigue, with both Diomaye Faye and Sall harboring high-stakes political interests. Moussa Diaw, a renowned scholar of politics, shed light on this complex maneuver.