Senegal’s constitutional revision: navigating the Pastef party split

Madièye MBODJ, Vice-President of Pastef-Les Patriotes, offers a critical analysis of the ongoing constitutional revision process in Sénégal. This examination unfolds against the backdrop of a significant internal scission within the ruling party, Pastef – Les Patriotes. The political landscape is further reshaped by President Diomaye Faye’s establishment of a new political entity, a move that formally signifies a definitive separation from Ousmane Sonko and the original Pastef movement. This development prompts serious questions regarding the viability and future trajectory of Pastef’s foundational political agenda.