4th President of Senegal, formerly Prime Minister
President Bassirou Faye’s promise to loosen Senegal ties with France proving tough to keep
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2024-04-08-president-bassirou-fayes-promise-to-loosen-senegal-ties-with-france-proving-tough-to-keep/
Senegal's opposition voters: 'It was social injustice that made us vote for Bassirou Diomaye Faye'
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/04/13/senegal-s-opposition-voters-it-was-social-injustice-that-made-us-vote-for-bassirou-diomaye-faye_6668341_124.html
Behind the Faye-Sonko duo's swift rise to power in Senegal: Just 10 days before the presidential election, the two incarcerated men regained their freedom and ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/04/11/behind-the-faye-sonko-duo-s-swift-rise-to-power-in-senegal_6668122_124.html
Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Takes Office and Promises Change: Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took the oath of office in Tuesday’s ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/02/world/africa/senegal-president-inauguration.html
Quick Glance: Senegal's Youngest President Sworn In
- Discussions on civilian rule in Gabon begin after President Bongo's ousting
- 12-year-old girl marries 63-year-old priest in Ghana and receives police protection
- False arrest rumors surrounding Davido debunked
- Renowned author Maryse Condé, known for works on slavery and colonialism in Africa, passes away
Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate
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Quick Glance: Senegal's Future Under Likely President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
- Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a previously little-known tax inspector freed from jail two weeks ago, is set to become Senegal's next president, showcasing the country's democratic resilience.
- Although final results are pending, early tallies indicate Faye's strong lead in Sunday's election.
- Senegal has a track record of peaceful power transitions since independence. The review of ties with France poses questions on the country's foreign policy stance.
- Sonko and Faye vowed to reassess relations with former colonial power France, stirring speculations on foreign policy. Analysts believe significant changes are unlikely.
Senegal’s Constitutional Council confirms Bassirou Diomaye, 44, as the president-elect with 54.3 per cent of the vote, to be sworn in on Tuesday; he takes over ... Show more
Quick Glance: Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Prepares for Power Transition
- Senegal's new president Bassirou Diomaye Faye is gearing up for a swift power transition after the election, planning to overhaul the government's leadership.
- A quick transfer of power in Senegal, known as a democracy beacon in West Africa, could contribute to stability in the coup-prone region.
- Faye intends to form his first cabinet on April 5, pledging to restore national sovereignty, promote national reconciliation, and reform institutions.
- His policies aim to downsize the government, abolish unnecessary positions and institutions, and switch the currency from CFA franc to the proposed 'Eco' or a national currency to address the people's needs.
Next Africa: Senegal's Faye, Sonko Sweep to Victory in Sall Rebuke: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — ...
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Quick Glance: Senegal: Macky Sall's Legacy and Political Achievements
- Macky Sall's legacy as Senegal's president became more complex in his last years in office, marked by transgressions that tarnished his reputation significantly.
- Sall has left behind significant infrastructure projects like airports, an improved rail system, and industrial parks.
- He also contributed to strengthening the country's regional airport hubs and financed the Diamniadio Industrial Park.
- Additionally, Sall has contributed to preserving Senegal's democratic tradition by respecting term limits and ensuring a smooth power transition to a successor.
‘I did nothing wrong’
President Macky Sall tells the BBC’s @WaihigaMwaura he has ‘no apology to make’ for the political uncertainty that followed his announcement to ... Show more
Voting has started in Senegal to chose the next president.
Seven million people are eligible to vote for the 17 candidates vying to replace Macky Sall ... Show more
Bassirou Diomaye sworn in as Senegal’s new president taking over from Macky Sall; he was freed from prison less than two weeks before the March 2024 polls.
Senegal Votes in Presidential Election That’s Too Close to Call - Bloomberg: Senegal’s voters began casting their ballots in a presidential election in which the ...
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Senegal 2024 election results: Democracy wins in a trend for Africa.: Who won the election in Senegal? While countries like India and the US backslide on ...
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Senegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south: Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240317-senegal-s-sonko-takes-election-campaign-to-the-south
People in Senegal will be heading to the polls on 24 March after President Macky Sall postponed the February elections.
The country is often referred to as a ... Show more
Senegal votes for its next president in long-awaited election: Polls opened Sunday in Senegal, where voters are choosing a new president in a tightly contested ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240324-senegal-votes-presidential-election
Senegal: Who Is Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's New President?: 44-year-old Faye won the March 24 election with 54.2% of the vote, according to the official ...
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Senegal's presidential election: Amadou Ba, the majority's candidate by force: The former prime minister, chosen by President Macky Sall as his successor ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/03/24/senegal-s-presidential-election-amadou-ba-the-majority-s-candidate-by-force_6648725_124.html
A sect leader in Zimbabwe has been denied bail after his arrest last week for suspected child abuse. Police charged Ishmael Chokurongerwa with exploiting ... Show more
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News
Africa Live: Zimbabwe newlyweds discover marriage papers invalid - BBC News
Senegal President Macky Sall rejects blame for election chaos: He tells the BBC he won't apologise for attempting to delay the vote, a move that led to deadly ...
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Senegal heads to the polls after delayed elections - here's what you need to know
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Senegalese call for peace during vote after months of chaotic politics | Africanews
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In Senegal, the opposition candidate looks set to win: There are still no results for the presidential election in Senegal - but supporters of opposition ...
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Quick Glance: Opposition candidate Faye leads in Senegal presidential election
- Opposition candidate Faye is ahead in Senegal's presidential election
- Other candidates congratulate Faye on his victory
- Government candidate Ba mentions possibility of a runoff
- Faye's win would signify political change in Senegal
Senegal Eurobonds Jump as Sall Seeks Elections by End of March: Senegal’s dollar bonds advanced after the authorities announced that delayed elections will take ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/senegal-eurobonds-jump-as-sall-seeks-elections-by-end-of-march
Senegal Elections: Two Frontrunners Vying to Succeed Macky Sall: Nineteen candidates will vie for Senegal’s presidency in Sunday’s elections ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-23/senegal-elections-two-frontrunners-vying-to-succeed-macky-sall
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Senegal's presidential candidates hold final campaign events before vote: Senegal's presidential candidates were set to make their final pitches to voters Friday ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240322-senegal-s-presidential-candidates-hold-final-campaign-events-before-vote
Hundreds of observers muster to make sure Senegal's presidential vote is fair: Senegal votes on Sunday in a presidential election that is expected to be the most ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240323-hundreds-of-observers-muster-to-make-sure-senegal-s-presidential-vote-is-fair
Senegal Election: Democratic Vote in African Region Plagued by Coups: Welcome to the Year of the Elections, Bloomberg’s new newsletter on the votes that matter ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-21/senegal-election-democratic-vote-in-african-region-plagued-by-coups
Africa: Democracy had its chance. Is she dying now?: When elections take place in 19 African countries in 2024, the future of the continent will rest in the ...
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Senegal Election: End to Crisis Comes at a Price for Macky Sall: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
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Senegal's President, Macky Sall, has cautioned presidential candidates against prematurely claiming victory in the upcoming election ... Show more
Senegal Opposition Rejects Election Date, Extension of Sall Term: Senegalese opposition leaders rejected a proposal for the nation’s postponed elections to be ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-28/senegal-opposition-rejects-election-date-extension-of-sall-term
Senegal: Supreme Court orders elections at short notice: President Sall wanted to postpone the election and extend his term of office. But the court ruled: ...
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Senegal kicks off shortened election campaign after vote postponement crisis: Senegalese presidential candidates launched their shortened campaigns on Saturday ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240309-senegal-kicks-off-shortened-election-campaign-after-vote-postponement-crisis
Key issues shaping Senegal's presidential vote: Senegal holds a delayed election on March 24 to elect a successor to President Macky Sall ...
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Senegal election: Senegalese vote to elect new president after months of unrest: Polls have opened in Senegal in a tightly contested presidential race that ...
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Trade union representatives from 35 African countries protest against foreign debt +++How can African countries get out of the foreign debt trap? +++ The link ... Show more
Senegal's President Macky Sall agrees to step down in April: Macky Sall's attempt to postpone the elections has thrown Senegal into political turmoil.
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Senegal’s president, Macky Sall, vowed never to extend his rule—until he did.
In 2011, Sall promised not to extend his tenure. However, 12 years later ... Show more
After an election delay and weeks of protests, more than seven million people in Senegal will head to the polls on Sunday to pick from 19 candidates competing ... Show more
Senegal’s 2024 election: Why does it matter? | Elections News | Al Jazeera
Senegal’s 2024 election: Why does it matter? | Elections News | Al Jazeera
One president, two first ladies: The case of Senegal: With Faye as President, Senegal can have as many as four first ladies
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Paid articlePaid Senegal to hold delayed presidential election on March 24 | Africanews: Originally scheduled for February 25, President Sall called off the exercise citing ...
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Africa Live this week: 19-25 February 2024 - BBC News: Updates from cross the African continent.
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Penalty for Owners after Tragic Incident in Bar
- Following a tragic incident in a bar in South Africa, where 21 teenagers lost their lives, the owners have been sentenced to either pay a fine or serve 100 days in prison.
- It was determined that the couple was at fault for selling alcohol to minors under 18 at Enyobeni Tavern.
- The incidents in the Eastern Cape province sparked outrage and led to demands for an increase in the legal drinking age.
- According to a toxicology report, their cause of death was suffocation due to overcrowding.
Hundreds protest in Senegal to demand presidential elections be held before April 2
france24.com/en/africa/20240302-hundreds-protest-in-senegal-to-demand-elections-be-held-within-month
Senegal’s Macky Sall Wants Talks on Poll Date After Shock Court Ruling: Senegal’s government called for talks on setting a new presidential election date ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-16/senegal-s-sall-wants-talks-on-poll-date-after-shock-court-ruling
Paid articlePaid Senegal's Macky Sall proposes amnesty bill to calm election-linked turmoil: Senegal's President Macky Sall has proposed a general amnesty bill for political ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240227-senegal-leader-macky-sall-announces-amnesty-bill-to-end-election-linked-turmoil
Senegal's Sall is handed national dialogue report | Africanews: Before the launch of the dialogue, the leader said he'd rely on the recommendations of the report ...
africanews.com/2024/03/05/senegals-sall-is-handed-national-dialogue-report/
Senegal’s Sall vows to exit office in April but election date still unknown: It remains unclear when the government will set a new election date as ordered by ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/23/senegals-sall-vows-to-exit-office-in-april-but-election-date-still-unknown
Outgoing President Sall Bemoans High Cost of Elections: President Macky Sall of Senegal has bemoaned the high cost of organising elections in Africa.
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Despite outgoing President Macky Sall’s attempts to delay the elections – a move that ignited widespread protests and debate – the country remained resolute ... Show more
Senegal’s swears in new president – an inspiring success story for democracy in Africa and beyond
Senegal’s swears in new president – an inspiring success story for democracy in Africa and beyond
Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections
theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/25/democracy-africa-senegal-macky-sall-coups-key-elections-south-africa
🇸🇳 Senegal’s President Macky Sall said Thursday that he will end his term in April as expected, but he didn't give a new date for the presidential election ... Show more
Senegalese President Macky Sall promised to schedule a presidential election as soon as possible, accepting a court judgement which said that the postponement ... Show more
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Senegal: Amnesty law passed by cabinet | Africanews: In a significant development, the cabinet of Senegal has approved an amnesty law during its session on ...
africanews.com/2024/02/29/senegal-amnesty-law-passed-by-cabinet/
Senegal: Will delayed presidential polls be held in June? | Africanews: The 1st round of Senegal's delayed presidential poll could be held on June 2nd, i.e ...
africanews.com/2024/02/28/senegal-will-delayed-presidential-polls-be-held-in-june/
Senegal crisis talks rule out presidential vote before Sall's term expires: Political crisis talks called by Senegal's President Macky Sall on Tuesday reached a ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240227-senegal-crisis-talks-rule-out-presidential-vote-before-sall-s-term-expires
Senegal's dialogue: Macky Sall leads discussions towards fair and timely elections | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/28/senegals-dialogue-macky-sall-leads-discussions-towards-fair-and-timely-elections/
Ecowas president postpones Senegal visit as political crisis deepens: The head of the West African organisation Ecowas has postponed his visit to Dakar where he ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240212-nigeria-s-president-tinubu-heads-to-senegal-as-political-crisis-deepens
Senegal election: What next after block on President Macky Sall's bid to delay poll?
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Opposition's call for presidential election date in Senegal goes unmet | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/23/oppositions-call-for-presidential-election-date-in-senegal-goes-unmet/
Senegal opposition candidate leads initial presidential election tallies: Early results from Senegal's presidential vote put the opposition candidate ahead
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/senegal-opposition-candidate-leads-initial-presidential-election-tallies-4567596
Senegal’s Faye next big test; How to keep bromance, ambition with Sonko intact: Some say Faye's victory is largely due to Sonko.
nation.africa/africa/news/senegal-s-faye-next-big-test-how-to-keep-bromance-ambition-with-sonko-intact-4572116
Paid articlePaid Is Macky Sall to blame for his camp's defeat in the presidential election?: There were concerns even within the presidential party about how Macky Sall behaved ...
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/03/27/is-macky-sall-to-blame-for-his-camp-s-defeat-in-the-presidential-election_6660835_124.html
Paid articlePaid Senegalese presidential candidates unite in call for new election date: Fifteen of the 20 candidates who were approved to stand in Senegal's delayed February ...
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Senegal Leader Macky Sall Risks Legacy by Delaying Election: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-06/senegal-leader-macky-sall-risks-legacy-by-delaying-election
Thousands of Senegalese march in first authorised protest since election postponement
france24.com/en/africa/20240217-thousands-of-senegalese-march-in-first-authorised-protest-since-elections-postponed
Senegal Counts Ballots in Tightly Contested Presidential Vote: Senegal’s electoral authority was wrapping up counting ballots in a presidential election that’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-24/senegal-counts-ballots-in-tightly-contested-presidential-vote
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Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis: Dakar, Senegal (AFP) -- Senegal voted on Sunday for a new president in a delayed election that follows a ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/24/senegal-votes-new-president-years-crisis/
In Senegal, opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected president with a surprisingly clear majority. This is the first time in the history of the ... Show more
African Union Commission chief Moussa Faki Mahamat has voiced concern about the political crisis in Senegal but said he hoped "free and transparent" ... Show more
In a historic turn of events, Senegal has experienced a seismic shift as the principal opposition candidate secures a resounding victory in their presidential ... Show more
Senegal’s Political Landscape Shifts: Opposition Candidate Clinches Presidential Victory
Senegal’s Political Landscape Shifts: Opposition Candidate Clinches Presidential Victory
Senegal Elections: Voters to Pick New Leader to Oversee Energy Boom: Presidential election taking place as fast-growing economy prepares for oil and gas bonanza
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Ecowas in crisis: Why West Africa's united front is in tatters: Coups and broken promises test the cohesion of West Africa's regional bloc to breaking point.
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Senegal's president defends delaying elections in exclusive interview: Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to postpone elections as violent ...
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Senegal Elections: President Macky Sall Defends Decision to Postpone Vote: Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to delay elections that plunged ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-19/senegal-s-sall-says-democracy-intact-after-delayed-vote-turmoil
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Senegal's political crisis deepened over the weekend as a second person died in increasingly violent protests against President Macky Sall's decision to ... Show more
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#Senegal : Incumbent President Macky Sall is not in the race as a nation to vote in Prez polls in the upcoming days
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Senegal MPs mull controversial amnesty bill: The amnesty is part of President Macky Sall's response to the turmoil sparked by his last-minute postponement ...
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West Africa bloc says lifting Niger sanctions: Worried African leaders meet for talks on coups and a string of crises that have rocked the region
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