Senegal: Diomaye Faye Breaks With Sonko, Launches New Party in Senegal

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party named Kiiraay on Saturday. The formation of the new party follows a high-profile falling-out between President Faye, his former mentor, and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

Prior to the launch of Kiiraay, President Faye was associated with Pastef, the political party led by Sonko. The creation of the new party marks a significant political break between the two leaders in Senegal.