Friends turned foes: The split reshaping Senegal

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: July 12, 2026Country: Senegal

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Friends turned foes: The split reshaping Senegal

In Senegal, a split between two former political friends sends shockwaves through the political landscape. The rupture could redefine alliances and electoral dynamics, with major implications for the country's political future.

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