The African Union congratulated anti-establishment opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Senegal’s presidential…
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EU, ECOWAS Hail Smooth Running Of Senegal Presidential Poll
The European Union and West Africa’s regional union sent observation missions to Senegal on Tuesday, praising…
Poised to Become Senegal’s next President, Diomaye Faye Finally Breaks Silence on Election Result
Senegal’s incumbent president Macky Sall praised little-known 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday. He…
ECOWAS, AU, EU Officials Meet With Senegal’s Macky Sall
Delegations from the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the European…
Senegal Election: Ruling Party’s Ba Congratulates Faye Before Official Declaration
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate, is expected to become president after his chief competitor accepted…
Senegal Opposition Candidate Closing In On Victory, Ruling Camp Contests
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s anti-establishment candidate, appeared to be closing in on victory early Monday in…
Senegal Votes For New President After Years Of Crisis
Senegalese voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in an unexpected…
Senegal Constitutional Council Agrees To March 24 Election
Senegal’s Constitutional Council announced Thursday that it had agreed to hold the postponed presidential election on…
Senegal’s President Sall Leaves Open Date For Delayed Presidential Election
Senegal’s outgoing President Macky Sall said on Thursday that his mandate would end on April 2,…
Death Of Teenager Takes Senegal Protest Toll To Three
A 16-year-old died in confrontations in Senegal’s Ziguinchor, the third person killed in unrest since President…
Clashes As Senegal Parliament Delays Presidential Poll
Senegalese lawmakers agreed late Monday to postpone this month’s presidential election until December, an extraordinary action…
Mobile Internet Cut In Dakar Amid Senegal Political Crisis
Access to mobile internet was stopped in Dakar on Monday, according to AFP journalists, as Senegal…
Why Senegalese President Called Off February 25 Election
Senegalese President Macky Sall announced on Saturday the indefinite delay of the presidential election set for…
Senegal Presidential Candidate List Excludes Opposition Leader Sonko
Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Saturday released a final list of 20 presidential contenders for the February…