July 26, 2026

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Bassirou diomaye faye launches new political party, kiiraay, in Senegal

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a key figure in Senegalese politics, has officially unveiled his new political party, named Kiiraay. This significant development marks a new direction within the nation’s political landscape.

Ce lancement intervient après la rupture très médiatisée de Bassirou Diomaye Faye avec son ancien mentor et ex-Premier ministre, Ousmane Sonko.

The establishment of the Bassirou Diomaye Faye party, Kiiraay, emerges following a widely reported political split. Faye recently concluded his alliance with Ousmane Sonko, who previously served as his mentor and former Prime Minister. This highly publicized divergence sets the stage for Faye’s independent political journey, marking a notable event in African current affairs and contributing to the evolving dynamics of Senegalese governance.