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Senegal's President Faye launches new party, cementing ruling camp split

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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalizing his split from former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that brought him to power in 2024. This move cements a division within the country's ruling camp.

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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party.

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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party.

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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party.

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  • President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party.
  • The move formalizes his break with former PM Ousmane Sonko.

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<p>DAKAR, July 26 - Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the ruling Pastef party that brought him to power in 2024.</p>

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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party.

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The launch formalises his break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

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The launch formalises his break with the ruling Pastef party.

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The Pastef party swept him to power in 2024.

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