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Tax inspectors to poultry boss: Senegal’s presidential candidates

After weeks of turmoil and deadly protests, outgoing President Macky Sall sets elections for March 24.

Contenders Launch Campaigns For Senegal's Delayed Presidential Poll

Contenders Launch Campaigns For Senegal's Delayed Presidential Poll

Campaigning got underway in a festive atmosphere on Saturday for Senegal's March 24 presidential election, after weeks of turmoil caused by its delay, as one of the leading contenders met voters.

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Campaigning Starts For Senegal's March 24 Presidential Vote

Campaigning Starts For Senegal's March 24 Presidential Vote

Campaigning got underway Saturday for Senegal's March 24 presidential election, after weeks of turmoil caused by its delay, as one of the leading contenders met voters.

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Senegal's Constitutional Council agrees to March 24 election date for delayed presidential poll

Senegalese presidential candidates faced a shortened race to election day on Thursday after the constitutional council confirmed the delayed vote would be held on March 24, kick-starting a competition that remains wide open

Senegal sets March date for delayed presidentials, but confusion prevails

Senegalese President Macky Sall has said delayed presidential elections will be held on 24 March after the country's top court found it would be unconstitutional to hold the vote after his mandate expires on 2 April. Confusingly, however, the Constitutional Council overruled the government by choosing 31 March as the…

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Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24

President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.

Senegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting?

Senegal’s reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance.

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Senegal President Seeks Calm After Election-delay Outcry

Senegal President Seeks Calm After Election-delay Outcry

Senegal opposition groups tried to mobilise Thursday after President Macky Sall sought to quell widespread public outcry at the delay to this month's presidential election, which has also drawn international condemnation.

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Senegal's opposition denounces 'constitutional coup' after election postponement

Senegal's opposition Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament voted to delay the presidential election by 10 months, plunging the country into its worst crisis in decades.

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Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension

Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension

The Senegalese parliamentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country.

Senegal President Calls Off February 25 Election

Senegal President Calls Off February 25 Election

SenegalesePresident Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.

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Senegalese PM Amadou Ba named as ruling party's presidential candidate

Senegalese PM Amadou Ba named as ruling party's presidential candidate

Senegal's Prime Minister Amadou Ba has promised to lead the country towards "greater peace and prosperity" after the ruling party officially chose him to replace incumbent President Macky Sall.

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Africa and Europe to join forces on sustainable space programmes

Africa and Europe to join forces on sustainable space programmes

Cooperation between the European Union and African Union in space exploration was the hot topic at a three-day event that took place in Dakar this week, as Africa’s growing space sector is becoming increasingly important for the sustainable economic development of the continent.

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Senegal politicians claim they are being prevented from raising sponsorship for election bids

Senegal politicians claim they are being prevented from raising sponsorship for election bids

Presidential candidates in Senegal have denounced a number of arrests of supporters as they collected political sponsorship, a crucial step in the run up to the February 2024 polls. Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko is also still facing legal challenges.

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Senegal's first PM since 2019 to tackle cost of living crisis

Senegal’s new "combat" government will prioritise purchasing power and employment, President Macky Sall said at the weekend after he appointed a new Prime Minister.

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