Senegal's Elections Were a Triumph for Democracy - What Went Right [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unexpectedly called a snap legislative election which was held on 17 November. Faye was sworn in as president in April after a tumultuous… Read more »
PM Sonko's Party Lead, According to Provisional Results
allAfrica
The Pastef list, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, won a large majority of seats in the National Assembly, according to partial and provisional results published by polling… Read more »
Waba's Leadership to Mediate in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Crisis
Liberian Observer
The leadership of the West African Bar Association (WABA) expected to meet next-month with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to discuss possible mediation role in the… Read more »
Senegal Ruling Party Close to Parliamentary Majority for Reform Agenda
Daba Finance
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EU Vessels to Stop Fishing in Senegal Waters After Accord Expires
RFI
The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Read more »
Legislative Elections in Senegal - 7.3 Million Senegalese Go to the Polls [press release]
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
This Sunday, 17 November 2024, 7 million 33 850 Senegalese are voting to elect 165 deputies to the National Assembly using a voting system combining two methods: the first… Read more »
Former Rivals Sonko and Macky Sall Face Off Again in Senegal's Parliamentary Elections
RFI
In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off… Read more »
Former President Sall Explains Why He's Running in Nov 17 Legislative Elections
allAfrica
Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, is a candidate in the legislative elections on November 17 and is at the head of the national list for the coalition Takku Wallu… Read more »
Unprecedented Floods Devastate Harvests in Northeastern Senegal
RFI
Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over… Read more »
Senegal's Ruling Party Pastef Party On Track to Get Large Majority in Elections
RFI
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party has claimed a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda… Read more »
Senegal Votes to Shape Parliament As Reforms and Economy Hang in Balance
RFI
Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly - a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government as it seeks a parliamentary majority… Read more »
Pastef Leader Vows to Construct Bridge, Port in Casamance to Facilitate Trade
Foroyaa
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has pledged to construct a bridge and port facilities in Casamance linking the Northern and Southern parts of Senegal to facilitate the… Read more »
Senegal Unveils 25-Year Development Plan Aiming for Economic Sovereignty and Sustainability
RFI
Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on… Read more »
Senegal Should Be an Example [editorial]
Foroyaa
The heightened tension between the party in power and those in the opposition is not in the best interest of Senegal. There is evidence that Prime Minister Sonko's envoy has been… Read more »
Nigeria Secure TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Spot With Draw Against Benin, Senegal Edge Burkina Faso
CAF
Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Benin and Senegal's narrow 1-0 win over Burkina Faso marked a significant day in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday. Read more »
