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April 06
Senegal: Senegal's New Government Full of Fresh Faces
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said the government was approved by Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who promised radical reform when he was elected a few weeks ago. Read more »
April 02
Senegal: Senegal Inaugurates Youngest President, Who Promises Change
Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye is Senegal's youngest president ever. He has vowed to fight corruption and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies. Read more »
March 31
Senegal: A New Era for Senegal After the Election?
Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has proposed a radical change of the political system and more sovereignty. That includes new partnerships with foreign companies. Read more »
March 26
Senegal: Diomaye Faye's Election Triumph - a New Era for Senegal?
Senegal's president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. But analysts say he might need the charismatic opposition leader… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal - Will Faye Bring Change After Election Victory?
Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. Analysts say he might need Ousmane Sonko to fulfill that pledge. Read more »
March 25
Senegal: Senegal - Faye Nears Victory in Presidential Election
Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure… Read more »
March 24
Senegal: Senegal Votes in Presidential Election to Replace Macky Sall
The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall's popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December. Read more »
March 19
Senegal: Election Ramps Up After Poll Delay
Senegalese voters will head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. We take a look at whose running, what's at stake, and why it matters. Read more »
March 06
Senegal: Senegal Announces New Date for Delayed Presidential Election
Following weeks of protests, President Macky Sall's government has announced a presidential election will take place later this month. Read more »
February 19
Senegal: Senegal's President Macky Sall Bows to Pressure On Election
Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April. Read more »
February 14
Senegal: Casamance Sidelined After Senegal Protests
At least three people have died, and scores more have been arrested in demonstrations across Senegal since President Macky Sall postponed an election planned for February 25. Read more »
February 10
West Africa: Will Senegal's Delayed Vote Further Destabilize West Africa?
The postponement of Senegal's presidential election could have major consequences for the entire region. Read more »
West Africa: What Senegal's Postponed Election Means for West Africa
The postponement of the presidential election in Senegal is a crisis for the country. It will also have major consequences for the whole region, some of which cannot yet be… Read more »
Senegal: 'We Are Ready to Give Our Lives' - Senegal Protester
President Macky Sall's decision to delay the national election from February to December, effectively extending his time in power, sparked widespread protests across Senegal… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Senegal Internet Restored After Election Postponement Unrest
Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of postponing the presidential election to December. The delay sparked protests. Read more »
February 06
Senegal: Is President Macky Sall Putting Country's Democracy At Risk?
Senegal is considered one of West Africa's most stable democracies. But the election delay announced by President Macky Sall now threatens to erode democratic gains. Read more »
February 05
Senegal: International Concern for Senegal's Democracy After Poll Postponement
The postponement comes after opposition lawmakers attempted to delay proceedings. Earlier, protesters had gathered outside parliament while Macky Sall's term extension was debated. Read more »
February 04
Senegal: Police Crack Down On Protests Over Election Delay
Several candidates in Senegal's postponed presidential election were arrested during a demonstration in Dakar. President Macky Sall delayed the vote on Saturday in a row over the… Read more »
February 03
Senegal: 'Sabotage', 'Institutional Coup', Say Opposition as Sall Postpones Poll
The election was due to be held in less than three weeks. But a row over the disqualification of several candidates sparked a major political crisis in one of West Africa's most… Read more »
January 17
Senegal: The Downside of Senegal's Gold Rush
People from all over West Africa are working on gold mines along Senegal's border with Mali. The mining is a much-needed economic boon for the region. But mounting instability in… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Senegal: In Senegal, Migration Tears Families Apart
Senegal's navy has said it intercepted thousands of would-be migrants over the past few months. Economic hardship and an ongoing political crisis make life a challenge for those… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Senegal: More Than 600 Migrants Intercepted in Three Days
The Senegalese navy has stepped up its efforts to board and rescue illegal immigrants in recent weeks. More than 600 people were intercepted in just three days. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Arrested
Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been mired in a flurry of legal woes, which he says are a bid to keep him out of politics. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Senegal: Macky Sall Says He Will Not Seek a Third Term as President
The announcement by Senegal's president is expected to end widespread speculation that he would seek re-election despite a two-term limit. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Propose 'Confidence-Building' to Defuse Ukraine-Russia Conflict
African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. Read more »
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