Senegal

On the brink of becoming Senegal’s youngest president, Basirou Diomey Faye, close to Sonko

Amadou Ba, the government candidate, conceded defeat in Senegal's presidential election on Monday, to the advantage of the anti-establishment opponent,…

7 months ago

While waiting for the official results, the Diomaye Faye camp shows its confidence

In Senegal, will there be a second round or a winner from the first round of presidential elections? For the…

8 months ago

Follow polling day live

About 7.3 million Senegalese voters (out of a population of 18 million) have been called to the polls on Sunday…

8 months ago

Four main candidates in the spotlight

After months of political crisis filled with twists and turns, Senegalese go to the polls on Sunday to choose their…

8 months ago

Illuminated, opposition Ousmane Sonko predicts a big win for his party

Speaking to the press a day after his release from prison, Senegalese challenger Ousmane Sonko predicted a landslide victory for…

8 months ago

The Supreme Court rejected the opposition’s request and maintained the date of the presidential election

Senegal's Supreme Court on Friday 15 March refused to question the process for the 24 March presidential election at the…

8 months ago

Protesters Ousmane Sonko and Basirou Dimaye Faye freed from prison, scenes of joy in Dakar

The country's No. 1 challenger, the founder of the dissolved Pastef Party, Osmane Sonko, and his loyal lieutenant and March…

8 months ago

The presidential election will be held on March 24, the government announced

Senegalese President Macky Saele has set March 24 for presidential elections, the government announced in a press release on Wednesday.…

8 months ago

The recommended date of June 2 is rejected by the opposition

In Senegal, two months after the mandate of President Macky Saul, the conclusions of the "national dialogue" recommending the holding…

8 months ago

A fresh demonstration by the opposition to demand an election date before April 2

In Senegal, the opposition has once again rallied to demand an election date before April 2. Several hundred demonstrators responded…

8 months ago