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Africa Must Learn From Senegal’s Polls

Global UpfrontApr 16, 2024April 16, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Tuesday April 16, 2024 Senegal opened a new political chapter on April 2, 2024, with the swearing-in of a new president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From Prison Runner-up To President Of Senegal

Global UpfrontMar 29, 2024March 29, 20240

By Mouhamed Abdallah Ly & Pape Chérif Bertrand Bassène Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected as Senegal’s fifth president on 25 March 2024. Incumbent president Macky

Uncertainty As Senegal’s Constitutional Council Rules President Sall’s Election Postponement Unlawful

Global UpfrontFeb 16, 2024February 16, 20240

Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Thursday ruled that parliament’s unprecedented postponement of the 25 February Presidential vote was not in line with the constitution, pitching the

Senegal’s Democracy In Peril As Macky Sall Throws Democratic Credentials Into Doubt

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2024February 8, 20240

Senegal’s President Macky Sall announced in early February that presidential elections, originally scheduled for 25 February, would be postponed indefinitely. The announcement has raised fears

Senegal On The Brink As Parliament Extends Incumbent President Macky Sall’s Powers, Sets December 15 As New Election Date

Global UpfrontFeb 6, 2024February 6, 20240

Senegal’s reputation as a bastion of democracy in an unstable region is on the line as protesters clash with police outside the National Assembly. Inside,

Elections: Senegal President Macky Sall Says He Won’t Run For Third Term

Global UpfrontJul 4, 2023July 4, 20230

Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Monday night ruled out seeking re-election in 2024, ending widespread speculation that he would run for a third term. “The

Senegal: Behind The Protests Is A Fight For Democratic Freedoms

Global UpfrontJul 4, 2023July 4, 20230

In a late evening announcement on 3 July, President Macky Sall put an end to speculations that he would seek a third term in office

Opposition Demonstrations: Senegalese Police Fire Tear Gas As Dakar Braces For More Protests

Global UpfrontMar 30, 2023March 30, 20230

Shops and banks closed early on Wednesday as the west African nation braced for fresh protests over a court case that has fuelled tension and

Ex-President Jonathan Arrives Dakar, Senegal For Sub-regional Dialogue On Democracy, Peace

Global UpfrontMay 10, 2022May 10, 20220

Nigeria’s former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday arrived Dakar, Senegal to participate in a Sub-regional dialogue on sustaining democratic principles in West Africa