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Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid Falters as Senegal Distances Itself from AU Push

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

by Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoMarch 28, 2026March 28, 20260

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has launched a high-profile bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, positioning himself as Africa’s leading contender to succeed...

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

YoopyaMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 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...

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

YoopyaMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 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...

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Senegal opposition’s Faye leads early presidential election results

YoopyaMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 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...

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

YoopyaMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 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...

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

YoopyaMarch 7, 2024March 7, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 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...

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Senegal’s Sall says his mandate as president will end April 2

YoopyaFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 2024

by YoopyaFebruary 23, 2024February 23, 20240

DAKAR, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Senegal President Macky Sall said on Thursday that April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of...

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What is happening in Senegal and could tensions escalate?

YoopyaFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 2024

by YoopyaFebruary 7, 2024February 7, 20240

Feb 6 (Reuters) – Senegal’s parliament late on Monday voted to postpone a presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15, extending President Macky Sall’s...

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

YoopyaFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

by YoopyaFebruary 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...

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Senegal police clamp down on protesters as opposition rejects election delay

YoopyaFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

by YoopyaFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police made arrests and fired tear gas at opposition supporters during protests Sunday against the decision by President Macky Sall to...