Senegal to Hold Snap Elections on November 17th as President Diomaye Faye Dissolves Parliament

Senegal will hold snap elections on November 17th following President Diomaye Faye’s decision to dissolve parliament, setting the stage for a pivotal political shift in the West African nation.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has declared that snap elections will be conducted on November 17th, following the dissolution of parliament six months after his election. Experts predict that Faye’s party, despite its lack of a parliamentary majority at present, is likely to win in the upcoming polls.

Faye has been accused of perjury by the opposition manifesto, Benno Bokk Yaakar, which is headed by former President Macky Sall and they disapproved of the action.

Faye, aged 44, emerged as Senegal’s youngest leader after winning the election in April shortly following his and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s release from prison.

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He made a commitment to bring about comprehensive changes that would enhance the quality of life in his country, where West Africa’s inflation rates are among the highest. Additionally, he vowed to eradicate corruption and ensure a larger portion of Senegal’s natural resources benefit its people.

Despite their promises, Faye and Sonko admit that they have not been able to carry out the changes due to a lack of majority in parliament for their party. As a result, these pledges remain unfulfilled.

In pursuit of improved economic prospects, multitudes of individuals migrate from Senegal to Europe annually.