The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

A Spanish aid group has said at least 300 people travelling in three boats from Senegal to Spain are missing and has slammed the search response as being inadequate

Dicko, a salesman constantly on the move, is seeking greener pastures not in Europe but much closer to his native Mali.

Senegal's main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko told FRANCE 24 the country would face "indescribable chaos" if he is unable to contest next year's presidential election, in his first comments since President Macky Sall confirmed he would not seek a third term in office.

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President Macky Sall’s decision not to seek a third term as Senegal’s head of state has thrown open the country’s presidential election, ending widespread speculation over his political future that helped fuel deadly protests last month.

Senegal's President Macky Sall announced that he won't seek re-election in a speech on national television on Monday evening.

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Incumbent leader says he will not run in 2024 polls but maintains the constitution would have allowed his candidacy.

Senegalese President Macky Sall ruled out seeking a third term in next year’s presidential elections, bringing an end to a heated controversy over his eligibility to stand.