Sénégal finds itself navigating a period of significant political transformation. On Friday, July 3, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared his intention to establish a new political party. This strategic move is intensifying the dynamic between him and his former mentor, Ousmane Sonko, who currently serves as the president of the National Assembly. The evolving relationship between these two prominent figures, once a united front, now appears to be shifting towards a direct rivalry as they both work to solidify their positions ahead of the 2029 presidential elections. Professor Maurice Soudieck Dione, an esteemed political science expert at the Gaston-Bergé University of Saint-Louis, offered insightful commentary on these latest developments.