Political realignment in Senegal is causing friction within the Pastef party, particularly in the strategically important Keur Massar suburb of Dakar. The split between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is manifesting as growing tensions and emerging factions within the party’s local structures. Two main groups are forming: those aligned with Sonko and those supporting Faye. The recent appointment of Marie Angélique Diouf to the Ministry of Family has exacerbated these divisions, with some viewing it as a signal of a break from the party’s base. This internal strife creates uncertainty as Senegal approaches upcoming local elections, challenging the Pastef party’s internal balance and fueling individual political ambitions. Keur Massar is now seen as a testing ground for the post-Sonko/Faye rupture and a sensitive area for political maneuvering.