Senegal’s Pastef Party Wins Historic Parliamentary Majority

The ruling party secures 130 of 165 seats, empowering President Faye to implement sweeping reforms after months of political gridlock.

Pastef's victory marks one of the largest parliamentary majorities in Senegal's history, with 130 out of 165 seats won in the legislative elections.
The win provides President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to pursue his reform agenda, including combating corruption, revising resource contracts, and addressing economic challenges.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a key figure in Pastef’s success, played a pivotal role in the party's legislative landslide after dissolving the opposition-led parliament in September.
Observers, including the African Union and ECOWAS, praised the peaceful voting process, highlighting Senegal’s democratic maturity despite prior political tensions.
The new government faces significant challenges, including high unemployment, inflation, and a downgraded credit rating, with many Senegalese hopeful for systemic transformation.