Senegal's Ruling Party Wins Legislative Elections

Senegal's ruling party, PASTEF, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has secured a commanding victory in the recent legislative elections, winning 130 out of 165 seats, as reported by the national vote-counting commission. This victory provides Faye with a clear mandate to implement his ambitious reform agenda, which includes tackling corruption and improving public services amid a fiscal crisis. The election, marked by a calm voting process, saw the opposition coalition led by former President Macky Sall winning only 16 seats, with major opposition leaders conceding defeat. Faye's rise to power reflects widespread discontent among Senegal's youth, who are facing economic challenges. Analysts note that Faye's government will need to balance the demands of voters with the expectations of the International Monetary Fund as negotiations for financial support continue. The provisional results are awaiting confirmation from the Constitutional Council within five days.