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Senegal:
Anger and Arrogance - Nation's Political Forces Clash Yet Again
RNW Africa, 29 January 2012
It was a very long wait but the decision of the Constitutional Court was never doubted: President Abdoulaye Wade can run for the highest office in the land. Out on the streets the… Read more »
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Senegal:
Opposition in Call for Popular Resistance to Wade
RFI, 29 January 2012
Senegal's opposition has called for popular resistance against President Abdoulaye Wade following violence after a top court said the octogenarian could run for a third term. Read more »
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Senegal:
Opposition Calls for Popular Resistance
RNW Africa, 29 January 2012
Senegal's opposition called Saturday for popular resistance against President Abdoulaye Wade as the country reeled from riots that erupted after the top court said he could run for… Read more »
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Senegal:
Police On Guard After Riots Over Wade's Re-Election
Nation, 28 January 2012
Riot police cordoned off streets in Dakar on Saturday after a night of violent riots that erupted when a court cleared octogenarian President Abdoulaye Wade to seek a third term… Read more »
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Senegal:
Opposition Vows to Stop Wade Bid
RNW Africa, 28 January 2012
Senegal's opposition vowed Saturday to force President Abdoulaye Wade out of office as the capital reeled from violent riots that erupted after the top court said the octogenarian… Read more »
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Senegal:
Riot Police Seal Capital After Night of Violent Protest
RFI, 28 January 2012
Riot police cordoned off streets in Senegal's capital, Dakar, on Saturday after a night of violent riots that erupted when a court cleared octogenarian President Abdoulaye Wade to… Read more »
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Senegal:
Wade's Candidature Sparks Protests
allAfrica, 27 January 2012
Senegal's Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, can seek a third term in office. Read more »
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Senegal:
Country Braces for Protest Ahead of Key Election Ruling
RNW Africa, 27 January 2012
Senegal's opposition plans to hold an illegal protest on Friday, stoking fears of violence as the nation braces for a ruling on whether leader Abdoulaye Wade, 85, can seek a… Read more »
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Senegal:
Opposition to Protest Wade's Re-Election Bid
RNW Africa, 26 January 2012
Senegal's main opposition parties plan to protest Friday against President Abdoulaye Wade's bid to run for a third term, defying a government ban on demonstrations and stoking… Read more »
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Senegal:
Govt Bans Public Demonstrations
Monitor, 26 January 2012
Senegal's interior ministry has decided to ban all public demonstrations countrywide until the end of the month, an official source said on Tuesday. Read more »
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Senegal:
Senegalese Leader, Wade, Registers for Presidential Race
The Moment, 25 January 2012
SENEGAL's President Abdoulaye Wade has filed his candidacy in February polls with the Constitutional Council, which will rule on its validity on Friday, the prime minister has… Read more »
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Senegal:
Music Youssou Ndour Files Presidential Bid
RNW Africa, 25 January 2012
Senegalese singing icon Youssou Ndour, who has given up music for politics, on Wednesday submitted his candidacy for the February presidential poll. Read more »
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Senegal:
Wade Calls On Citizens to Hold Peace Rallies
AEP, 24 January 2012
Abdoulaye Wade, Senegalese President yesterday called on Senegalese to hold peace rallies. He made this statement during his visit to Medina Baye, a religious city South Eastern… Read more »
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Senegal:
Thousands Gather Over Wade's Sticky Election Bid
RNW Africa, 23 January 2012
Supporters and opponents of Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade rallied Monday in Dakar just days before a ruling on the legality of his controversial bid to seek a third term in… Read more »
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Senegal:
Music Icon Ndour Warns On Wade's Bid
RNW Africa, 8 January 2012
Senegalese music icon and presidential hopeful Youssou Ndour has urged world leaders to pressure incumbent Abdoulaye Wade to abandon his bid for a third term in office, fearing it… Read more »
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Senegal:
Youssou N'dour To Challenge Wade at Polls
Nation, 3 January 2012
World-renowned singer Youssou N'Dour stirred up the battle for Senegal's presidency today by announcing he plans to take on veteran incumbent Abdoulaye Wade in February elections. Read more »
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Senegal:
Wade Suggests Unity Regime
RNW Africa, 1 January 2012
Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade said Sunday he would put together a unity government if elected for a controversial third term in February polls, which has raised tensions in… Read more »
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Senegal:
Citizens Banned From Carrying Arms Over Electoral Period
RNW Africa, 30 December 2011
Senegal's Interior Minister Ousmane Ngom on Friday banned the carrying of firearms for a period of four months which will include presidential elections, after recent violent… Read more »
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Senegal:
Senegalese Leader Appeals for Electoral Calm
The Moment, 28 December 2011
SENEGAL's presidency said yesterday that deadly political clashes in the capital last week should lead to soul-searching and called for calm with presidential polls only two months… Read more »
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Senegal:
Wade Named Candidate for 2012 Polls
RNW Africa, 23 December 2011
Senegal's 85-year-old president Abdoulaye Wade was nominated by his party on Friday to run for a third term in February's presidential elections, the day after clashes killed one… Read more »