Sonko Has PASTEF. Faye Has Announced His Own Party. The True Story of Senegal's Showdown

They once stood together before jubilant crowds, carrying the hopes of millions of Senegalese voters. Today, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s plan to build a new political party raises a difficult question: what changed between him and Ousmane Sonko? In this African Awakening episode, we revisit the campaign partnership that helped redefine Senegalese politics, examine the significance of Faye’s new party announcement, and explore what a widening split could mean for PASTEF, democratic accountability, and the people who believed in their shared promise. Is this a necessary political evolution—or the beginning of a painful rupture? Watch and join the conversation.