In a bold address marking the launch of his new political movement, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye issued a clear warning to political opponents. Speaking during the unveiling of KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, he declared: « Fii, saa fitnë dootufi nanee ñeex », a statement that translates to a firm message: « From now on, what was once tolerated will no longer be accepted. »
The timing of this declaration is significant, arriving at a moment of escalating political friction between Senegal’s top leadership. The president’s remarks underscore his commitment to maintaining the country’s long-standing reputation for stability and peace, even as divisions within the ruling coalition deepen.
The tensions have intensified in recent months, fueled by contrasting public messages from the head of state and his former prime minister, as well as the formal split between the presidential coalition and the Pastef party. This latest development follows a period of growing discord, with both sides adopting distinctly different tones in their national addresses.
Meanwhile, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has been actively mobilizing support through a nationwide membership drive. The initiative, launched days before the president’s speech, signals his party’s determination to consolidate its political base amid the shifting landscape.