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Sonko meets former Pastef officials and declares break with Diomaye Faye

By , based on SeneNews and Dakaractu

Sonko meets former Pastef officials and declares break with Diomaye FayeBossphotographe · CC BY-SA 4.0

In Dakar, Ousmane Sonko met former Pastef officials on 14 November and said that “politically, the divorce is final” with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The meeting, held at the Azalaï hotel, aimed to close ranks around the Pastef leader, according to Dakaractu, following talks with the diaspora the previous day.

Ousmane Sonko met on Saturday 14 November 2026 in Dakar with former Pastef officials and said that the political break with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye was final. The meeting was held behind closed doors at the Azalaï hotel, with notably former directors-general, board chairmen and municipal councillors from the Patriotic camp, according to Dakaractu.

The meeting came the day after a videoconference with diaspora coordinators, devoted to overcoming differences and strengthening solidarity among officials. Participants included Waly Diouf Bodian, Dahirou Thiam, Assane Mbengue, Abass Fall, Kilifeu, Chérif Ousseynou Laye and Aïda Mbodj, the latter having been removed from her duties in July.

The discussions are also intended to close ranks after several dismissals, redefine the political roadmap of the parliamentary majority and prepare for upcoming deadlines.

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Senegalese lawmakers are considering investigations into special funds and public management, while the opposition challenges investigations targeting Sonko.

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  1. 14 NovFormer PM Ousmane Sonko to meet former Pastef officials
  2. 12 NovIn Senegal, Diouf calls Sonko incompetent as budget is rejected
  3. 6 Nov28 PASTEF officials reportedly removed from presidency
  4. 29 OctNgagne Demba Touré accuses ruling party of plotting against Sonko
  5. 28 OctPASTEF calls for probe into alleged threats against Sonko
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