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Senegal: Kiiraay Leader Urges President Faye to Dissolve National Assembly

Senegal·Wire Summary⏱️ 1 min read

Daba Code Ndiaye, a senior official of Kiiraay, has called on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to dissolve the National Assembly. This move comes in the wake of a deepening rift between the president and Ousmane Sonko, who was once a key ally.

The dissolution of the National Assembly would be a significant development, as it is a key institution in Senegal's parliamentary system. However, it remains to be seen whether this would give President Diomaye Faye a majority in the assembly or simply leave him in a more precarious position.

The current situation is complex, with Kiiraay accusing Sonko of undermining the president's authority and attempting to manipulate the parliamentary process. The dissolution of the National Assembly would be a major step, but it is unclear whether this would address the underlying issues driving the rift between the two men.

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