Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the ruling Pastef party, has called a press conference for this Tuesday at 17:00 GMT. The announcement comes just one day after Pastef declared it would not join the government of Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, citing a fundamental disagreement with President Diomaye Faye.

The reasons behind the press conference remain undisclosed, but it follows a tense political moment in which Pastef’s parliamentary majority has chosen to distance itself from the administration. Observers are closely watching to see whether Sonko will elaborate on the party’s stance or provide further insight into the ongoing dispute with the presidency.

This development marks a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape, as the country navigates coalition dynamics and policy debates in the early stages of Faye’s presidency. The press briefing is expected to shed light on the future direction of governance and the evolving relationship between the ruling party and the executive branch.