Pastef

Pastef is a political party in Senegal, formerly headed by Ousmane Sonko. Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a member of Pastef, became Senegal's youngest president in 2024, succeeding Sonko as the party's presidential candidate. Pastef is newsworthy due to the performance of its leaders in power two years after Faye's investiture, and controversial legislation. Recently, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko proposed a law to double prison sentences for homosexual acts, a bill that has now been enacted by President Faye. This law, modifying Article 319 of the Penal Code, was passed by a large majority in the National Assembly. This development highlights the party's stance on social issues and its impact on Senegalese law and society.