President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko are engaged in a major political power struggle.
The dismissal of Sonko as Prime Minister and his election as National Assembly head has created a de facto cohabitation.
Sonko utilizes his strong parliamentary majority and party control, while Faye relies on constitutional presidential powers.
Upcoming local elections in 2027 are expected to be a key mechanism for resolving the current political tensions.