Senegal’s constitutional reform amid Pastef political schism

Senegal’s constitutional reform amid Pastef political schism

Madièye MBODJ, a prominent Vice-President within Pastef-Les Patriotes, offers a critical analysis of Senegal’s ongoing constitutional revision process. This examination unfolds against the complex backdrop of a significant internal division within the ruling Pastef – Les Patriotes party. A key development in this political landscape is President Diomaye Faye’s establishment of a new political entity, a move that effectively formalizes a separation from Ousmane Sonko and the original Pastef structure. MBODJ’s insights delve into how these internal rifts within Pastef could influence the viability and continuation of the party’s stated political agenda.