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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Announces Plans to Form His Own Political Party

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Announces Plans to Form His Own Political Party

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Announces Plans to Form His Own Political Party"It is time for us to move toward organic unity, meaning the creation... 05.07.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Announces Plans to Form His Own Political Party"It is time for us to move toward organic unity, meaning the creation of a political party. Each of you must be a founding member," President Faye said on Thursday during a meeting with 306 mayors of the Diomaye Président coalition. He tasked a committee to rapidly develop the organizational and political foundations of the new party.This move follows the dismissal of PASTEF party leader Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister in May.The new party aims to consolidate the President’s support base, uniting hundreds of mayors across the country.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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