Senegal Elections
latest news & developments
Ousmane Sonko a rising star in Senegal
The country should allow eligible candidates to contest the presidential election and in so doing uphold its democratic status in the region
Dakar protests: A day at the ‘stone factory’
The Continent observed the demonstrations outside Dakar’s Cheikh Anta Diop University
How opposition parties in Africa can make friends and influence people
Only by demonstrating that it would perform better in office while building trust within the wider population can the opposition force improvements in the electoral system while…
Senegal: Local polls seen as a test for President Sall
Over 5.3-million people are expected to vote in elections seen as a key test for Macky Sall and his party, which control only a few local communities.
Wade on back foot in bid for third term
Veteran Senegalese politician Abdoulaye Wade is set for a runoff election after failing to secure a majority in the first round of voting.
Senegal’s Wade in the running for third term
Senegal’s presidential candidates have held their final rallies as protesters marched in the streets. Tensions are high ahead of Sunday’s poll.