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Senegal election results: Who is Diomaye Faye, tipped to be next president?

Faye, a former tax inspector, has pledged to weed out corruption, restore stability and prioritise economic sovereignty.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2024

Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election

The polls take place following a period of uncertainty after President Macky Sall sought to delay the election.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024

Senegal votes in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest

Senegalese headed to the polls Sunday in a tightly contested presidential race that followed months of uncertainty and unrest that has tested the West African nation’s reputation as a stable democracy in a region that has experienced a wave of coups in recent years.

France 24 · Mar 24, 2024

Former PMs and a lone woman among contenders in Senegal's crisis-hit vote

Following a hurried two weeks of campaigning, Senegal's delayed presidential election is set for this Sunday – with more than 7 million people registered to vote for a record 20 then 17 candidates.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2024

Senegal Heads For Wide Open Presidential Poll Sunday

Seven million Senegalese are due to head to the polls on Sunday to vote in a wide open presidential election following weeks of chaos and uncertainty.

International Business Times · Mar 20, 2024

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.

Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2024

Senegal kicks off shortened election campaign after poll delays

Senegalese presidential candidates launched their shortened campaigns on Saturday, two days after a court confirmed the election would be held on March 24, ending weeks of uncertainty and kick-starting a competition that remains wide open.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2024

Hundreds Protest In Senegal To Demand Speedy Elections

Several hundred people rallied in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling for the country's postponed presidential elections to be held before April 2, the date when incumbent Macky Sall's term is set to end.

International Business Times · Mar 2, 2024