A significant political shift is unfolding in Senegal, marked by increasing tension within the nation’s leadership. On Friday, July 3, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye revealed his intention to establish a new political party. This strategic move is set to escalate the political confrontation with Ousmane Sonko, his former mentor who now presides over the National Assembly. Observers believe both figures are actively consolidating their influence, potentially setting the stage for a direct contest in the 2029 presidential election. Maurice Soudieck Dione, an associate professor of political science at Gaston-Bergé University in Saint-Louis, offers his expert analysis on these developments.