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  Senegal’s Ruling Pastef Party Secures Overwhelming Parliamentary Majority                                                           Picture Credit: RFI The ruling Pastef party in Senegal has secured a commanding majority in parliament, winning 130 out of 165 seats in the snap legislative elections, according to provisional results announced on Thursday. This sweeping victory grants newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye the political mandate to advance an ambitious reform agenda, which includes combating corruption, revitalizing the fishing industry, and ensuring greater domestic benefits from the country’s natural resources. Amadou Ba, a Pastef representative, hailed the result as a resounding vote of confidence in the administration and a signal to Senegal’s international partners. “This majority underscores the legitimacy ...