Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the presidential candidate he is backing in this month’s delayed election, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, have been released from prison. The two met thousands of …
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Senegal: Presidential election campaigns begin ahead March 24 vote
by Redaction APby Redaction APPresidential candidates in Senegal kicked off their election campaigns on Saturday, following weeks of violent protests across the African country after the vote was delayed.
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Senegal President proposes general amnesty amidst political tensions
by Redaction APby Redaction APSenegal’s President Macky Sall announced plans for a general amnesty for political demonstrators from 2021 to 2024, seeking to ease tensions ahead of upcoming elections. Speaking at a national dialogue …
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“I will end my term on April 2nd”, Senegal’s president pledges
by Redaction APby Redaction APSenegal’s president has vowed to abide by the law and to not extend his mandate beyond April 2nd. Macky Sall, who is wrapping up two terms in office, postponed the …