President Sall's Coalition Wins Majority in Parliamentary Polls
A coalition led by Senegalese President Macky Sall has won a huge majority in the legislative elections.
A polling both. (file photo)
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Senegal:
Senegalese React to Outcome of Presidential Election Vox Pop in Dakar
Foroyaa, 2 April 2012
Following the conclusion of the second round of the presidential election in Senegal and the declaration of the victory of President elect Macky Sall, the majority of the people,… Read more »
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Senegal:
A New Generation Takes Over
RNW Africa, 26 March 2012
At 51, Macky Sall is Senegal's fourth president. Will he usher in a new style of government? Read more »
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Africa:
AU Deploys an Observers Mission to Senegal
African Union, 20 February 2012
African Union Commission Chairperson, Mr. Jean Ping, has deployed an Observers Mission to Senegal within the context of the upcoming Presidential Elections to be held on 26… Read more »
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Gambia:
The Senegalese Electoral Crisis, the Casamance and the Gambia's Complex Position
Foroyaa, 1 February 2012
It was on 23rd June 2011 tens of thousands of sovereign Senegalese from diverse backgrounds and political persuasions marched as one force to occupy the headquarters of the… Read more »
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Africa:
Freedom of Expression and Access to Information Key to Promoting Equal Political Representation, Says Article 19
IFEX, 22 May 2012
ARTICLE 19 and the Caucus of Women Leaders of Senegal unveiled two documentaries on May 14 2012 to celebrate the second anniversary of the adoption of the law on equal political… Read more »
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West Africa:
Some Thoughts On West African Democracy
African Arguments, 26 April 2012
Over the two months, the state of West African democracy has been tested on several occasions. In Senegal, after second round elections, citizens elected a new president, their… Read more »