Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to launch his own political party, marking a notable development in Sénégal’s political landscape. Faye previously held a significant position within Pastef, the nation’s ruling party, which was led by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. However, Faye’s affiliation with Pastef concluded abruptly last May following his dismissal, an event that brought to a head several months of underlying disagreements and subtle tensions between the two former political partners.