Internal power struggles challenge Pastef’s unity ahead of 2027 polls
A year shy of the pivotal 2027 territorial elections, the Pastef party finds itself embroiled in escalating internal tensions. Prominent figures within the movement are locked in a fierce battle for influence and positioning, casting a shadow over its cohesion. These burgeoning rivalries, particularly noticeable in Dakar, signal a growing fragility that could undermine the political unity of Pastef across various local constituencies, a significant development for West Africa insider news and Sahel politics.




