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Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old

YoopyaMar 26, 2024March 26, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who was released

From prison to palace: Faye’s road to Senegal’s presidency

YoopyaMar 26, 2024March 26, 20240

DAKAR, March 25 (Reuters) – Just a few months ago, the man set to be Senegal’s next president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sitting in a

Senegal opposition’s Faye leads early presidential election results

YoopyaMar 25, 2024March 25, 20240

DAKAR, March 25 (Reuters) – Early results in Senegal’s presidential election suggest opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye may have clinched an outright majority, though his

Senegal’s top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election this month

YoopyaMar 15, 2024March 15, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been released from prison ahead of the presidential election later this month, triggering jubilant

Senegal’s government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election

YoopyaMar 7, 2024March 7, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese government has set March 24 as the new date for the country’s delayed presidential election, its spokesperson said Wednesday

Senegal cuts internet access as lawmakers debate a bill to possibly extend the president’s tenure

YoopyaFeb 5, 2024February 5, 20240

Senegal’s government on Monday restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the

Macky Sall have postponed the Feb. 25 presidential election, citing a dispute over the list of candidates

YoopyaFeb 4, 2024February 4, 20240

Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Saturday postponed presidential elections scheduled for February 25, citing controversy over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption

Two opposition leaders in Senegal are excluded from the final list of presidential candidates

YoopyaJan 22, 2024January 22, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s highest election authority has excluded two top opposition leaders from the final list of candidates for the West African nation’s

Ousmane Sonko, the opposition leader’s bid to run in presidential election rejected by the Senegal’s highest judicial body

YoopyaJan 7, 2024January 7, 20240

Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Friday rejected opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s bid to run in next month’s presidential election, citing a lack of documentation. One of

Senegal’s opposition leader could run for president after a court overturns a ruling barring his bid

YoopyaDec 15, 2023December 15, 20230

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was ordered to be reinstated on the electoral list Thursday, which could allow him to run