DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s parliament voted late on Monday to postpone elections for almost a year, to Dec. 15, amid concerns over the state of democracy in this West African nation. President Macky Sall’s decision to delay the vote, originally scheduled for Feb. 25, sent hundreds of protesters to the streets over the weekend, many … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday postponed presidential elections scheduled for Feb. 25, citing controversies over the disqualification of some candidates and allegations of corruption in election-related cases. Sall — who is not seeking another term in office — said he signed a decree repealing the law that convened the electoral body … Read more
Senegal’s highest court has effectively barred detained opposition leader Ousmane Sonko from running for president early next year ByBABACAR DIONE Associated Press November 17, 2023, 1:28 PM FILE – Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko addresses journalists following his release from police custody in Dakar, Senegal, on March 8, 2021. Senegalese authorities say that opposition leader … Read more
Touch upon this storyComment DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s President Macky Sall stated Monday that he wouldn’t search a 3rd time period in workplace, stunning many within the West African nation and setting what democracy advocates say they hope is a optimistic precedent within the area. Sall’s announcement follows home and worldwide opposition that included the … Read more