Senegal is currently in the midst of a parliamentary election that will play a crucial role in shaping the country's future. The polls have opened for more than 7 million registered voters to choose 165 lawmakers for the national assembly. This election will determine if President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party can secure a majority to push forward ambitious reforms promised during his campaign.
President Faye, who was elected in March on an anti-establishment platform, has faced challenges in implementing his proposed reforms due to the lack of a majority in the assembly. These reforms include combating corruption, reviewing fishing permits for foreign companies, and ensuring a fairer distribution of the country's natural resources among the population.
