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Court asks ex-Senegal president's son to explain '$1.4bn assets'

Court asks ex-Senegal president's son to explain '$1.4bn assets'

15 Mar 2013 19:38 - Sapa-AFP
The son of former Senegal president Abdoulaye Wade has been asked to explain why he has assets allegedly worth over $1-billion, say judicial sources.
Africa's PMS approach to democracy

Africa's PMS approach to democracy

11 Dec 2012 00:00 - Verashni Pillay
Verashni Pillay hopes Africans can move from a hormonal defence of certain emotive issues to a consistent approach to our democracy.
Ten years on, little justice in Senegal shipwreck disaster

Ten years on, little justice in Senegal shipwreck disaster

25 Sep 2012 11:04 - Joseph Lopy, Coumba Sylla,
A decade after the worst maritime disaster in recent history, relatives of those killed when a Senegalese ship sank in the Atlantic wait for justice.
Senegal's Sall eyes parliamentary majority

Senegal's Sall eyes parliamentary majority

02 Jul 2012 08:39 - AFP
Senegal has voted for a new Parliament with Macky Sall seeking a majority to put his policies into action after ousting Abdoulaye Wade in March.
Civil society becomes the catalyst for change

Civil society becomes the catalyst for change

12 Apr 2012 13:20 - Hawa Ba
Abdoulaye Wade's two decades in power has come to an end, partly because of civil society's impatience with the graft within the Senegal government.
Wade, Ecowas court and the one-man Senegalese state

Wade, Ecowas court and the one-man Senegalese state

04 Apr 2012 12:56 - Humphrey Sipalla
The Senegalese drama teaches us that we need strongly rooted institutions to help govern African states, not super-centralised monoliths.
Senegal's Sall: The protege who toppled his mentor

Senegal's Sall: The protege who toppled his mentor

02 Apr 2012 16:58 - Malick Rokhy Ba
Senegal's Macky Sall, a 50-year-old geologist, ended Abdoulaye Wade's tenacious rule by triumphing over his mentor.
A new chapter for Senegal

A new chapter for Senegal

30 Mar 2012 00:00 - Jedi Ramalapa
Senegal's newly-elected president Macky Sall, a technocrat, has been seen as ideal to begin fixing a variety of pressing problems for the country.
Sall hails new era for Senegal after victory

Sall hails new era for Senegal after victory

26 Mar 2012 21:34 - Fran Blandy
Senegal's president elect Macky Sall has hailed a new era after triumphing over veteran leader Abdoulaye Wade in Sunday's runoff presidential vote.
Good leadership: Africa's age-old question

Good leadership: Africa's age-old question

26 Mar 2012 16:17 - Percy Zvomuya
Macky Sall's victory in Senegal's runoff elections has become a beacon of hope for Africa's younger leaders, writes Percy Zvomuya.
Wade admits defeat in Senegal election battle

Wade admits defeat in Senegal election battle

26 Mar 2012 08:29 - Staff Reporter
Senegal leader Abdoulaye Wade has admitted defeat in the West African nation's contentious presidential elections, and congratulated rival Macky Sall.
Senegal's Macky Sall makes his political comeback

Senegal's Macky Sall makes his political comeback

22 Mar 2012 09:54 - Malick Rokhy Ba
Macky Sall has his first shot at Senegal's presidency this weekend after falling out with his mentor and now opponent, President Abdoulaye Wade.
Challengers join forces to bring down Senegal's Wade

Challengers join forces to bring down Senegal's Wade

11 Mar 2012 17:59 - Staff Reporter
Senegal's opposition parties have thrown their weight behind presidential challenger Macky Sall to block Abdoulaye Wade from landing a third term.
Wade on back foot in bid for third term

Wade on back foot in bid for third term

02 Mar 2012 10:29 - Staff Reporter
Veteran Senegalese politician Abdoulaye Wade is set for a runoff election after failing to secure a majority in the first round of voting.
Third term hopes fade for Senegal's Abdoulaye Wade

Third term hopes fade for Senegal's Abdoulaye Wade

01 Mar 2012 10:58 -
Abdoulaye Wade, one of Africa's oldest leaders, is facing defeat in Senegal after an election that protesters say he should never have contested.
Senegal's Wade glum at prospect of presidential runoff

Senegal's Wade glum at prospect of presidential runoff

28 Feb 2012 10:34 - Staff Reporter
After predicting that he would win a third term with a crushing majority, Senegal's President Wade is facing the increasing likelihood of a runoff.

Votes tallied as Senegal incumbent seeks third term

27 Feb 2012 20:05 - Thibauld Malterre
Senegal is still tallying results in an election in which incumbent Abdoulaye Wade hopes to extend his rule with a disputed third term.
Senegal's Wade in the running for third term

Senegal's Wade in the running for third term

25 Feb 2012 12:50 - Rukmini Callimachi
Senegal's presidential candidates have held their final rallies as protesters marched in the streets. Tensions are high ahead of Sunday's poll.
Youssou N'Dour injured during Senegal rally

Youssou N'Dour injured during Senegal rally

22 Feb 2012 16:25 - Staff Reporter
Spokespeople for music icon and opposition activist Youssou N'Dour say the artist was hit by a projectile at the scene of a banned rally in Dakar.

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