The political landscape in Senegal is undergoing significant shifts, marked by deepening tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, the current President of the National Assembly. On Friday, July 3, President Faye announced his intention to establish his own political party, a move that starkly highlights the growing confrontation with his former mentor. This decision underscores a visible effort by both influential figures to solidify their individual political standing, seemingly setting the stage for a direct contest in the 2029 presidential election. Maurice Soudieck Dione, an esteemed Professor of Political Science at Gaston-Bergé University in Saint-Louis, offers his expert perspective on these unfolding developments.