The Pastef party has unequivocally reaffirmed its support for Ousmane Sonko, who secured an overwhelming re-election as its leader during Saturday’s congress. Just two weeks after his removal from the Prime Minister’s office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government, now serving as the President of the National Assembly, utilized this opportunity to further solidify his role as a prominent opposition voice to the head of state. With a significant majority in the legislative chamber, Pastef, Sonko declared, “will ensure the interests of the people are safeguarded.” The unfolding relationship between Sonko and Diomaye Faye in the coming months is a subject of keen public interest and will undoubtedly shape Senegal’s political landscape.