The ruling Pastef party has earned a decisive victory in the recent legislative elections, setting the stage for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s reform agenda. Voting was peaceful across the nation, with early results favoring the government over opposition parties. The win follows a turbulent first eight months of Faye’s administration, during which he could not implement his promised policies because of pushback from an opposition-controlled parliament. Faye dissolved the assembly in September, leading to this election. His government has vowed to diversify partnerships and enhance national sovereignty if it gains control of parliament. Despite voter turnout being lower than in the presidential election, the ruling party’s victory underscores a mandate for change in a country grappling with high unemployment and inflation.
SOURCE: FRANCE 24