Senegal’s ruling party, PASTEF, has secured a commanding majority of the National Assembly following recent legislative elections. This victory grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to implement his ambitious Senegal 2050 reform agenda. Though specifics remain provisional, the plan outlines economic transformation, social justice, and anti-corruption measures for the West African country. However, experts argue that Diomaye will need financial support from abroad if he is to successfully implement his plans. Diomaye, who ran on an anti-establishment platform, was elected following dissatisfaction with former President Macky Sall’s repressive style of governance and economically stagnant policies. Under Sall, the Senegalese people faced high living costs, unemployment, and a strained national budget. With his party handed a parliamentary majority, Diomaye now faces the daunting task of addressing these issues. Nevertheless, experts believe that achieving transformative change may take years of persistent effort.
SOURCE: DW