Ousmane Sonko vs Bassirou Diomaye Faye | The Biggest Political Gamble In Senegal

How did two former prisoners take power in Senegal... and then turn against each other? In this documentary, we explore the extraordinary political journey of Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye — from prison cells to the highest offices in Senegal. After years of protests, political unrest, legal battles and growing concerns about democracy, Senegal shocked the world when Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the presidency in March 2024 just days after being released from prison. But what happened next? How did one of Africa's most celebrated political alliances collapse? Why did President Faye dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko? Who really controls the ruling PASTEF movement? and what does this political crisis mean for the future of Senegal and Africa? This documentary examines the rise of PASTEF, the Sonko movement, the debt crisis, the growing power struggle between Faye and Sonko, and the questions many Africans are now asking about leadership, legitimacy and the future of political change. Subscribe for more African political documentaries, geopolitics, history and current affairs. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER FAIR USE This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. The material is made available for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We believe this constitutes fair use under applicable copyright laws. All rights belong to their respective owners. VIDEO CREDITS: FRANCE 24, Al jazeera English, Associated Press, TRT World, DAKARBUZZ TV, Senegal7, africanews, BBC News Africa, AFP News Agency, Voxafrica Panafrican Bilingual SOUND CREDIT: Minima by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ SOURCES & REFERENCES Reuters – Senegal releases opposition leader Sonko and presidential candidate Faye from prison (March 14, 2024) https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/... Reuters – Senegal President Faye sacks Prime Minister Sonko and dissolves government (May 22, 2026) https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/... Reuters – Sonko elected Speaker of Parliament after dismissal (May 26, 2026) https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/... Reuters – Senegal political tensions and IMF crisis analysis (June 2026) https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/... Reuters – Sonko acquitted of sexual assault charge, convicted on separate "corrupting youth" charge (June 1, 2023) https://kfgo.com/2023/06/01/senegal-o... Al Jazeera – Nine dead after protests following Sonko verdict (June 2023) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6... Al Jazeera – Why tensions flared in Senegal after Sonko's conviction (Explainer) https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6... Le Monde – Sonko and Faye released from prison ahead of presidential election https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-af... Senegal National Broadcaster (RTS) – Official report on release of Sonko and Faye (March 14, 2024) https://www.rts.sn/actualite/detail/a... #Senegal #OusmaneSonko #BassirouDiomayeFaye #AfricanPolitics #PASTEF #SenegalPolitics #Africa #PoliticalDocumentary