April 03
Senegal: Senegal's Youngest President, Faye, Sworn in
Senegal's opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in yesterday as the country's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic… Read more »
March 26
Senegal: 44-Year-Old Opposition Candidate Wins Senegal's Presidential Election
Senegalese opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the presidential election in a first-round ballot as former Prime Minister and ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba… Read more »
February 20
Senegal: President Macky Sall, Please Go
In another setback for democracy in West Africa, Senegal's President Macky Sall on February 3, 2024, announced the postponement of the country's presidential election scheduled for… Read more »
February 08
Senegal: Senegal - U.S., CDD Condemn Presidential Poll Shift
The United States and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have condemned the postponement of the highly anticipated presidential election in Senegal, which… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Delaying Senegal Presidential Poll 'Not Legitimate' - U.S.
The US State Department said a vote by Senegal's parliament to delay presidential elections until December "cannot be considered legitimate", urging the country to move forward… Read more »