Senegal: From Breakup to Dust Ball

The first months of the new Senegalese government sparked hope for change, embodied by Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye. After a violent struggle for power, Diomaye became president, promising a new governance style. However, the persistence of an old system of clientelism and opportunism began to surface, questioning the sustainability of this break. The country's financial situation also required recovery measures, with a particular focus on protecting purchasing power.