Malick Rokhy

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Malick Rokhy

Oumar Dieme, 91, a Senegalese tirailleur (rifleman) poses for a portrait in Badiana on May 14, 2024. (Photo by JOHN WESSELS/AFP via Getty Images)

Nonagenarian Senegalese ex-rifleman to carry Olympic torch in France

The former rifleman was selected to go to the games in recognition of the forgotten Senegalese Tirailleurs Corps

Malick Rokhy
Alexandre Marchand

Delay: Supporters of opposition presidential candidates protest at the Saint-Lazare intersection in Dakar after the postponement of Senegal’s 25 February presidential election. Photo: Cem Ozdel/Getty Images

Senegal crisis dents democracy and business, say Dakar residents

The West African country is now in the grip of its worst crisis in decades after President Macky Sall announced a delay to elections

Malick Rokhy

Senegal’s President Macky Sall, who rejected pursuing a third term, symbolised a commitment to democracy and the rule of law.

CHEIKH YERIM SECK

Senegal’s President ‘Mr Stony Face’ announces no contest

Senegalese President Macky Sall didn’t give anything away until the last moment, when he announced he wouldn’t stand in the elections

Malick Rokhy