President Macky Sall

In Senegal, the upcoming legislative elections on November 17 are seen as a crucial test for the presidential race in March 2024. The opposition coalition, Takku Wallu Senegal, has selected former President Macky Sall as its lead candidate, while the ruling Pastef party is supporting Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in an effort to maintain a majority in the National Assembly. This sets the stage for a significant political contest between two of Senegal’s most prominent figures. Sall’s potential return to politics, after stepping down for Bassirou Diomaye Faye, represents a pivotal moment in the legislative campaign. Six months after his presidential defeat, his coalition seeks to regain momentum and unite the opposition to challenge the ruling Pastef party’s dominance in parliament.