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New ruling party takes control over Senegal parliament in weekend vote

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Senegalʼs PASTEF party wins big in parliamentary vote as opposition accepts results. This victory gives new president power to push his reform plans through legislature

In a major political shift‚ Senegals PASTEF party got a clear win in nov-17 parliamentary elections (showing its growing influence across the country). The victory gives Bassirou Diomaye Faye more power to make changes he talked about during his campaign

Former head-of-state Macky Sall posted on X to say congrats to PASTEF while other big-name opposition figures also accepted the results. The elections outcome means the ruling party will have enough seats to pass new laws; this includes economic and social reforms that Faye wants to put in place

The vote shows how much support PASTEF has gained since Fayes win in early-24. Its worth noting that three main opposition groups - including Takku Wallu coalition - didnt wait long to accept defeat after voting ended (which points to a clear-cut result)

Ethan Caldwell

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