Senegal’s new government: a cohabitation without pastef

Senegal’s new government: a cohabitation without pastef
Le président sénégalais, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, prononce un discours après avoir reçu le rapport officiel sur le massacre de Thiaroye lors d’une cérémonie au palais présidentiel de Dakar, le 16 octobre 2025.

A new government has been formed in Senegal, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s political landscape. This latest cabinet notably does not include members from the Pastef party, a significant political entity within the country.

The composition of this new administration signals the emergence of a distinctive cohabitation dynamic between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the influential political figure Ousmane Sonko. This arrangement is set to shape the future of governance Africa in Senegal and reshape the country’s society.

Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye

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