Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Farba Ngom, the unexpected new union?

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Senegal

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye may consider a rapprochement with Farba Ngom, a strategic asset for the presidential majority. This move is part of a political reshaping in Senegal, marked by recent support from former officials of the Macky Sall era. Expanding the president's support base appears essential for institutional stability and consolidating the majority.

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