Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has dissolved the opposition-led parliament and called for snap elections just six months after being voted into power. Faye, who came into office on an “anti-establishment platform,” cited difficulties in working with the opposition-led assembly as the main reason for his decision.

According to reports, the assembly had refused to discuss the budget law and rejected Faye’s efforts to dissolve “wasteful” state institutions. In a brief speech on Thursday, Faye stated that this decision was necessary in order to fulfill his promise of bringing about systemic transformation in the country.

The elections, scheduled for November 17th, are expected to pave the way for Faye’s party, PASTEF (African Pat), to gain control of the parliament. This move has sparked debates and discussions among political analysts and observers, with some questioning Faye’s true motives for dissolving the assembly.

Despite the controversy and mixed reactions, Faye remains determined to push forward with his plans for transforming Senegal. It is yet to be seen how this move will affect the country’s political landscape and what changes Faye’s party will bring if they come out victorious in the upcoming elections

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