Sénégal, Middle East tensions and the road to FIFA World Cup 2026
The political landscape in Dakar is shifting rapidly as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates a pivotal moment in his mandate. With the recent formation of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s decision to strike down a controversial constitutional reform pushed through by the parliamentary majority of Pastef—led by Ousmane Sonko—Faye’s administration faces a critical test of public trust. Will this bold strategy succeed in winning over dissenting voices and securing the backing of Senegalese citizens?