Macky Sall and Senegal’s democratic credentials
Senegal’s President Macky Sall announced in early February that presidential elections, originally scheduled for 25 February, would be postponed indefinitely. The announcement has ...
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Senegal: “I am seeking for nothing except to leave a country in peace” Sall says as protests turn deadly
On Saturday (Feb. 10) at least two people were confirmed dead after protests were held across Senegal, Friday (Feb. 09). ...
What’s going on in Senegal, and could things get more tense?
Senegal's parliament late on Monday voted to postpone a presidential election from Feb. 25 to Dec. 15, extending President Macky Sall's mandate ...
ECOWAS asks Senegal to reverse the presidential election delay that’s caused an uproar
Authorities in Senegal should hold the presidential election this month as scheduled instead of delaying it by 10 months, West ...
Senegal parliament delays election until December
Senegal’s parliament voted Monday to delay the West African nation’s presidential election until Dec. 15 in a chaotic voting process ...
Senegal’s president Macky Sall postpones presidential election; Ecowas expresses disquiet
Senegalese President Macky Sall postponed the presidential elections due later this month in a decree announced on Saturday, citing controversies ...
Senegal’s opposition leader Sonko chooses Bassirou Diomaye Faye as replacement in presidential race
Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has officially confirmed the selection of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as his replacement for the upcoming ...
Uncertainty in Haiti after Kenyan court blocks deployment of U.N.-backed police force
Since the Kenyan high court's ruling last Friday blocking the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force to assist in combating ...
Sonko, Wade not listed among official candidates of February presidential polls in Senegal
Senegal's highest election authority unveiled the names of 20 candidates allowed to 'contest in the February 25 presidential election. Opposition ...
Senegal’s president inaugurates e-bus fleet of Dakar public transport network
After a four-year wait, Dakar residents will soon move around their city on board these electric buses. The vehicles are ...