Senegal’s swears in new president – an inspiring success story for democracy in Africa and beyond

[ad_1] The inauguration of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as Senegal’s president on April 2 signifies a pivotal moment for democracy not only within the nation but across the post-colonial world. This event, marking the country’s fourth democratic power transition since independence,...

Senegal’s Faye appoints ally Ousmane Sonko as prime minister

[ad_1] Senegal’s youngest president appoints ally and popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko as prime minister.Senegal’s new president has appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as the West African nation’s leader. Bassirou...

Senegal’s fishermen pin hopes on new president to help them fill their nets

[ad_1] Dakar, Senegal – For the traditional, small-scale fishermen of Ouakam Beach in Senegal’s capital Dakar, inequality is just a glance away. Adama Gueye, a 58-year-old canoe captain, points towards the coast, where imposing villas of the upper-class, including politicians,...

Senegal’s top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election victory

[ad_1] The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years.Senegal’s Constitutional Council has confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The confirmation on Friday paves the way...

Senegal opposition candidate Faye won 54 percent in presidential vote

[ad_1] The full provisional results are expected to be confirmed by the Constitutional Council in the coming days.Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won more than 54 percent of votes in Senegal’s presidential election, the Dakar appeals court has said. The...

Who is Diomaye Faye, tipped to be Senegal’s next president?

[ad_1] Early results from Sunday’s presidential elections in Senegal show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in the lead, prompting his supporters to celebrate on the streets of the capital Dakar amid hope the new administration will address persistent poverty...

Opposition celebrations in Senegal as Faye takes early election lead

[ad_1] NewsFeedSupporters of the leading opposition candidate have been celebrating in Senegal after Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared to take an early lead in the presidential election, but the ruling party said the vote would go to a run-off.Published On 25...

Celebrations as Senegal opposition candidate takes early lead in polls

[ad_1] Opposition supporters take to streets in celebration but ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed to determine the winner.Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye have taken to the streets of the capital, Dakar, in celebration as...

Senegal votes in delayed presidential election

[ad_1] Voting is under way in Senegal in a delayed presidential election that many hope will bring change after a turbulent political period that has triggered violent anti-government protests and boosted support for the opposition. More than seven million of...

Senegal’s women voters could make a miracle happen in presidential election

[ad_1] Popenguine-Ndayane is home to me. This small fishing village on the Atlantic coast some 100km (62 miles) from Senegal’s capital, Dakar, is a site of pilgrimage for the country’s Christian minority. For the past 135 years, pilgrims – including the...
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