The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has declared its non-participation in the newly formed government under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, citing fundamental disagreements regarding the executive’s structure. This announcement comes even as…
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Senegal opposition challenges ousmane sonko’s assembly return
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