Ousmane Sonko’s political plebiscite: what next for Senegal’s opposition leader?

The Pastef party stands more united than ever behind a single figure. Ousmane Sonko was overwhelmingly re-elected as party leader during Saturday’s congress. Removed from the prime minister’s post two weeks ago by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the former head of government—now president of the National Assembly—used the occasion to further assert his role as an opposition leader against the head of state. Holding a majority in parliament, Pastef pledged to “ensure the people’s interests are protected,” Sonko declared. How do you see the evolution of relations between Sonko and Diomaye Faye in the months ahead? Your reactions matter to us.