Before Diomaye and Macky, the most spectacular reconciliations in Senegalese political history

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who came to power in 2024, surprised many by supporting his predecessor Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General in July 2026, after months of tension. This shift followed a meeting at the presidential palace, signaling an unexpected reconciliation. The move is set against a backdrop where the president launched a new party, « Kiiraay », breaking with Ousmane Sonko, and seeking support from other political factions to strengthen his position. Senegal’s political history is filled with such dramatic reversals, where long-standing opponents end up reconciling.