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Melissa Chemam

Senegal votes to shape parliament as reforms and economy hang in balance

A man enters inside a polling station to cast his vote, during the presidential elections, in Dakar, Senegal, on 24 March 2024. © Mosa'ab Elshamy / AP

Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly – a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government as it seeks a parliamentary majority to push through its reform agenda.

More than seven million registered voters are choosing candidates for the 165-seat assembly from 41 political parties and entities. Polls opened at 8am local time and will close at 6pm.

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