2024 Senegal Election Crisis Points to Deeper Issues With Macky Sall and His Preferred Successor [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The botched attempt by Senegalese president Macky Sall to postpone the presidential election has stirred unnecessary tension in an already strained electoral process. The move… Read more »
Voters' Choice - Ruling Party Candidate or Opposition Fresh Out of Jail
allAfrica
The first round of the presidential election will happen on March 24, 2024, in Senegal. There are 19 candidates in the race, including one woman. Read more »
Senegal's Sonko Takes Election Campaign to the South
RFI
Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign… Read more »
Senegal's Opposition Hopes Promise of New National Currency Will Win Votes
RFI
The economy is expected to prove a key issue in Senegal's upcoming general elections. With campaigning for the 24 March polls in full swing, the opposition coalition says replacing… Read more »
Thousands Celebrate Release of Senegalese Opposition Leaders Ahead of Election
RFI
Thousands of supporters of the Senegalese opposition leaders Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were celebrating on Friday after the pair emerged from prison in Dakar. Read more »
Election Campaign Kicks Off in Senegal With Violence
The Point
As election campaign kicked off in Senegal, violence has erupted during the trail with party supporters hurling stones at each other. Read more »
Senegal to Hold Presidential Election After Constitutional Council Voids Delay
People's Dispatch
President Macky Sall's announcement to hold an election on March 23 follows weeks of uncertainty over his bid to extend his time in power Read more »
Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment
allAfrica
The campaigning continues in Senegal with the 19 candidates for the presidential election, but at this stage - with a few weeks to go - the candidates no longer have time to go to… Read more »
Senegal's 19 Presidential Candidates Aged Between 35 and 68
The Point
According to data provided by "Senegalvote", the 19 candidates for the 2024 presidential election are aged between 35 and 68 years old. Read more »
Young Senegalese Forced Abroad By Dual Economic and Political Crises
RFI
As young people quit Senegal amid mounting economic and political hardship that has seen universities close and jobs dry up, local charities have moved in to stem the exodus by… Read more »
Senegal Sets March Date for Delayed Presidential Polls, but Confusion Prevails
RFI
Senegalese President Macky Sall has said delayed presidential elections will be held on 24 March after the country's top court found it would be unconstitutional to hold the vote… Read more »
Is Senegal Heading Towards a Constitutional Crisis?
Foroyaa
Speaking to Foroyaa on the subject matter, Halifa Sallah asserted that according to Article 31 of the Constitution of Senegal, the ballot has to take place 45 days at most and 30… Read more »
Question of the Day - What Is the Last Hurdle in the Presidential Election in Senegal?
Foroyaa
Despite the fact that the constitutional council of Senegal and the president had to rely on assumed prerogatives, to set a date for the Senegalese election to avoid the expiration… Read more »
Macky Sall Received Ex-Combatants of MFDC
The Point
To consolidate peace in Casamance, President Macky Sall received the initiative for the reunification of the political and armed wings of the MFDC as well as the ex-combatants of… Read more »
Battles of Prerogatives in Senegal [editorial]
Foroyaa
Since the postponement of the 2024 presidential election in Senegal, the constitutional council had asked the president to fix a new date by decree. The previous date given was… Read more »