Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has emerged victorious in the parliamentary elections, as his Pastef party has won 130 out of 165 seats in the National Assembly. This represents a significant increase from their previous 29 seats, indicating strong public support for Faye's leadership.
The overwhelming majority obtained by the Pastef party positions the new administration to implement a reform agenda aimed at stabilizing the nation's finances and promoting job creation and economic opportunities.
The election results, announced by the electoral commission, mark a crucial moment for Senegal as it tackles urgent economic challenges.