Senegal’s Faye launches a new party, formalising his split with Sonko 塞内加尔总统法耶另立新党 与松科正式决裂

Dakar, Senegal – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, formalising his split with former ally Ousmane Sonko and setting up a struggle for control of the reform movement that swept them to power in 2024.

译塞内加尔达喀尔——塞内加尔总统巴西鲁·迪奥马耶·法耶（Bassirou Diomaye Faye）宣布成立一个新政党，正式确认与前盟友奥斯曼·松科（Ousmane Sonko）决裂，并就2024年将两人推上权力舞台的改革运动的主导权展开争夺。

The creation of Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots on Saturday formalised the collapse of the alliance between Faye and Sonko after months of tensions over the direction of the government and Senegal’s mounting economic challenges.

译在围绕政府施政方向以及塞内加尔日益严峻的经济挑战持续数月的紧张关系之后，“基拉伊—共和爱国者党”（Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots）于周六成立，标志着法耶与松科联盟的瓦解正式成为定局。

The new party grew out of the Diomaye President coalition, which backed Faye’s successful 2024 presidential campaign. Speaking before supporters in Dakar, Faye portrayed Kiiraay as a movement centred on institutions rather than personalities.

译新党脱胎于曾支持法耶2024年成功竞选总统的“迪奥马耶总统”联盟。法耶在达喀尔面向支持者发表讲话时，将“基拉伊”描绘为一个以制度而非个人为中心的运动。

“Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots is an open house,” Faye said, adding that the party would be guided by “ethics” and “transparency”.

译法耶表示：“基拉伊—共和爱国者党是一座开放之家。”他补充说，该党将以“道德”与“透明”为指引。

He said the movement would be open to “young people, women, farmers, fishermen, teachers, health workers, the diaspora” and all citizens committed to serving the republic.

译他表示，这一运动将向“青年、妇女、农民、渔民、教师、医务工作者、海外侨民”以及所有致力于服务共和国的公民开放。

In another message directed at his supporters, Faye said political office should not be treated as a reward.

译在向支持者传递的另一信息中，法耶表示，政治职位不应被视为一种酬赏。

“Responsibilities will be duties and not rewards,” he said, adding that transparency would remain one of the party’s guiding principles.

译“职责将是义务，而非奖赏，”他说，并补充称透明将始终是该党的指导原则之一。

The launch completes the political rupture between two men whose alliance overturned Senegal’s political establishment.

译此次建党标志着这两位曾以联盟颠覆塞内加尔政治建制的政治人物彻底分道扬镳。

Faye and Sonko rose together through the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF).

译法耶与松科同为“塞内加尔非洲爱国者争取劳动、道德与博爱党”（PASTEF）出身，携手崛起。

Sonko, a former tax inspector, emerged as one of Senegal’s most influential opposition figures by campaigning against corruption, promising economic sovereignty and attracting strong support from young voters frustrated by unemployment and the rising cost of living.

译曾任税务稽查员的松科，凭借反腐败运动、承诺经济主权，并赢得因失业和生活成本上涨而心怀不满的年轻选民的坚定支持，成长为塞内加尔最具影响力的反对派人物之一。

When Sonko was unable to stand in the 2024 presidential election, PASTEF nominated Faye as its candidate. Campaigning under the slogan “Diomaye is Sonko”, Faye won the presidency and later appointed Sonko as prime minister.

译当松科无法参加2024年总统选举时，PASTEF提名法耶为其候选人。法耶以“迪奥马耶就是松科”为竞选口号赢得总统职位，随后任命松科为总理。

But tensions gradually emerged over how the government was run, its economic policy and the direction of the governing coalition. The relationship deteriorated further as Senegal grappled with the fallout from previously undisclosed public debt, forcing the government to confront difficult economic decisions and renewed engagement with international lenders.

译然而，围绕政府运作方式、经济政策以及执政联盟的走向，紧张关系逐渐显现。随着塞内加尔应对此前未披露公共债务所带来的后果，被迫直面艰难的经济抉择并重新与国际债权机构接触，双方关系进一步恶化。

The political rupture deepened at the end of May when Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister and dissolved the government. Days later, Sonko announced PASTEF would not participate in the new cabinet, cementing the split between the former allies.

译5月底，法耶解除松科的总理职务并解散政府，政治裂痕进一步加深。数日后，松科宣布PASTEF将不参加新内阁，使这对昔日盟友的决裂尘埃落定。

For Faye, Kiiraay represents an attempt to build an organisation anchored in the presidency rather than in PASTEF’s political machinery.

译对法耶而言，“基拉伊”代表着一种尝试，即建立一个以总统职位而非PASTEF政治机器为依托的组织。

Whether he can do so remains uncertain.

译他能否做到，仍不确定。

Much of Faye’s rise to power was closely tied to Sonko’s popularity and PASTEF’s nationwide grassroots network. The new party, therefore, will be judged on whether it can build support beyond voters who backed Faye as Sonko’s chosen successor.

译法耶的崛起在很大程度上与松科的声望以及PASTEF遍布全国的基层网络密切相关。因此，评判这个新政党的标准，将是它能否在“把法耶视为松科指定接班人”的选民之外赢得更广泛的支持。

The split has also raised broader questions about the government’s ability to govern effectively while navigating economic pressures and maintaining its regional influence.

译这场分裂还引发了更广泛的疑问：政府在应对经济压力、维持地区影响力的同时，能否有效施政。

Kabir Adamu, founder of Beacon Consulting Ltd and a Nigeria-based security analyst specialising in the Sahel, told Al Jazeera the consequences could extend well beyond party politics.

译灯塔咨询有限公司（Beacon Consulting Ltd）创始人、常驻尼日利亚的萨赫勒问题安全分析人士卡比尔·阿达穆（Kabir Adamu）对半岛电视台表示，此事的影响可能远远超出政党政治的范畴。

“The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko has torn the ruling coalition asunder, creating a seismic political crisis. With the president and the now-opposition parliamentary leader at an impasse, Senegal faces a dangerous period of legislative paralysis and economic instability.

译“解除奥斯曼·松科的职务已使执政联盟分崩离析，引发一场剧烈的政治危机。总统与如今身为反对派议会领袖的松科陷入僵局，塞内加尔面临立法瘫痪与经济动荡的危险时期。

“The very foundations of the PASTEF party’s unity are being tested, and the path forward for the nation is shrouded in uncertainty. It is also likely that this domestic challenge will prevent President Faye from exercising the responsibilities ECOWAS expects of him.” Adamu said, referring to the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States.

译“PASTEF党团结的根基正经受考验，国家的前路笼罩在不确定性之中。这一国内挑战很可能还将使法耶总统无法履行西共体对他的期望。”阿达穆说。他指的是地区组织西非国家经济共同体（ECOWAS）。

For Sonko, the challenge is different. Although no longer part of the government, he remains one of Senegal’s most influential politicians and continues to command loyalty within PASTEF.

译对松科而言，挑战则有所不同。尽管已不在政府任职，他仍是塞内加尔最具影响力的政治人物之一，并继续在PASTEF内部拥有忠实追随者。

The emergence of two competing political camps leaves both men claiming to represent the reform agenda that helped bring them to power.

译两个相互竞争的政治阵营的出现，使两人都宣称自己代表着当初助其掌权的改革议程。

The split has occurred as Senegal faces mounting economic pressures.

译这场分裂发生之际，塞内加尔正面临日益加剧的经济压力。

The government is working to restore confidence in the public finances after an audit revealed previously undisclosed liabilities under the former administration. At the same time, Faye’s government faces pressure to deliver on promises to tackle corruption, create jobs and ensure Senegal receives greater benefits from its oil, gas and mineral wealth.

译在一项审计揭露前政府时期未披露的债务后，现政府正努力恢复外界对公共财政的信心。与此同时，法耶政府还面临兑现承诺的压力：打击腐败、创造就业，并确保塞内加尔从其石油、天然气和矿产财富中获得更大收益。

The political split could further complicate those challenges. Mubarak Aliyu, a Nigeria-based political and security risk analyst specialising in West Africa and the Sahel, told Al Jazeera that the timing of the rupture could have significant implications for the country’s economic recovery.

译这场政治分裂可能使上述挑战进一步复杂化。常驻尼日利亚、专注于西非和萨赫勒地区的政治与安全风险分析人士穆巴拉克·阿利尤（Mubarak Aliyu）对半岛电视台表示，此次决裂发生的时机可能对该国经济复苏产生重大影响。

“At a time when Senegal is undergoing a severe debt crisis, the timing of this political rift could prove highly consequential for the country. The policy paralysis created by the fight for what Sonko believes to be economic sovereignty and Faye’s insistence on pragmatic austerity and debt restructuring could easily spill into fiscal decision-making at the exact moment Senegal can least afford a legislative deadlock. A debt crisis punishes hesitation and mixed signals, and this rupture supplies both,” Aliyu said.

译“在塞内加尔正经历严重债务危机之际，这场政治裂痕出现的时机可能对该国影响深远。松科所主张的经济主权与法耶所坚持的务实紧缩和债务重组之间的角力所造成的政策瘫痪，可能在塞内加尔最经不起立法僵局的时刻，轻易波及财政决策。债务危机不容犹豫与信号混乱，而这场决裂恰恰两者兼具，”阿利尤说。

For many Senegalese, however, the ultimate measure of either camp will not be the political split itself but whether it can deliver on promises of reform and improve living standards.

译然而，对许多塞内加尔民众而言，衡量任何一方的最终标准并非政治分裂本身，而是其能否兑现改革承诺、改善民生。

Benjamin Dwomoh-Doyen, executive director of the African Chamber of Content Producers (ACCP), told Al Jazeera he hoped Senegal’s leaders would place the country’s interests above political rivalry.

译非洲内容生产者商会（ACCP）执行主任本杰明·德沃莫—多延（Benjamin Dwomoh-Doyen）对半岛电视台表示，他希望塞内加尔领导人能够将国家利益置于政治纷争之上。

“We had hoped for a resolution of differences and unity, especially as we continue to advocate for a united continent. Senegal has long been a beacon of democratic stability in West Africa.

译“我们本希望看到分歧化解、团结一致，尤其是在我们持续倡导非洲大陆团结的背景下。塞内加尔长期以来一直是西非民主稳定的灯塔。

“The rupture in its ruling camp is regrettable and risks diverting energy from governance and regional stability. For the sake of national cohesion and the welfare of the Senegalese people, we trust the leadership will prioritise the greater good over political differences,” he said.

译“执政阵营的破裂令人遗憾，并有可能分散治理与地区稳定所需的精力。为了国家凝聚力和塞内加尔人民的福祉，我们相信领导层会把大局置于政治分歧之上，”他说。