The Latest Breaking News from Macky Sall

The tax inspectors competing to be Senegal’s new president

Three candidates and one former favourite for the office of president have tax inspector backgrounds.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2024

Senegal heads to the polls overshadowed by deadly protests

Country’s reputation as one of Africa’s model democracies under threat after weeks of violence

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2024

Senegal’s presidential election: A look at the four main candidates

After a political crisis with many twists and turns, Senegalese voters go to the polls on Sunday to choose their new president. Seventeen contenders are hoping to succeed President Macky Sall. FRANCE 24 examines the political backgrounds and main proposals of four candidates: Amadou Ba, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Idrissa Seck…

France 24 · Mar 22, 2024

Senegal Prepares For Tightly Contested Presidential Election

Senegal's upcoming presidential election faces tensions and economic challenges, with youth unemployment a key concern. The outcome will shape the country'...

Top News · Mar 21, 2024

Foreign investors on alert as Senegal nears election marred by uncertainty

Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic changes if voted into power.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 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

After 12 years in power, Senegal’s Macky Sall leaves a fragile democracy

Amid the president’s attempt to delay elections and protests by the opposition, how resilient is Senegal’s democracy?

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2024

Senegal's Sonko Takes Election Campaign To The South

Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign less than two weeks before the vote.

International Business Times · Mar 16, 2024

Senegal’s presidential poll moves forward

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the delayed presidential election in Senegal. There’s a history lesson about Lithuanian’s love of books (and their language), there are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listener’s Corner”, and of course, a delicious dessert…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2024

‘We want Sonko’: Senegal opposition boosted after leaders freed before vote

The release of firebrand Sonko and his right-hand man Faye could help opposition chances in the March 24 election.

Al Jazeera · Mar 15, 2024