Senegal President Faye announces dissolution of parliament

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced he had dissolved the parliament and set new legislative elections for November 17. Faye made announcement on national television on Thursday.

Faye swept to a Presidential victory in March 2024 on a promise of radical change for the West African nation. Along with his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Faye ran on a ticket of sovereignty, raising the hopes of young people in a country where three-quarters of the population is under 35.