Two years following Pastef’s ascent to power, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has initiated the formation of his distinct political party. This strategic development holds the potential to profoundly reconfigure the nation’s political landscape for the foreseeable future.
Addressing a large assembly of enthusiastic supporters gathered this past Saturday in Dakar, the head of state officially unveiled Kiiraay. The name, rooted in Wolof, translates to ‘protection’ or ‘shield’, symbolizing the party’s core ethos.