Senegal’s Political Shakeup: President Faye Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Early Elections

In a bold move, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the opposition-led National Assembly on September 12, 2024. This decision comes just six months after his election victory in March. Faye announced snap legislative elections for November 17, 2024, aiming to secure a parliamentary majority for his party. The dissolution follows months of tension between […]