Diomaye, Sonko and Idrissa Seck: Three poles in a battle for control of the political game

The rejection of the 2026 supplementary finance bill by the National Assembly’s Finance Committee, followed by a delay in its plenary review, has exposed tensions within the Senegalese majority formed after the 2024 transfer of power. The divide is particularly apparent between supporters of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who are asserting their autonomy around the Kiiraay party, and supporters of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Pastef. Speculation is growing about a possible dissolution of the National Assembly and fresh legislative elections. Idrissa Seck’s return to the political forefront could add a third pole to the contest for influence.