Faye and France: The tyre meets the road, by Azu Ishiekwene
THE words of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye were honey to taste. Following the bitter ending of the 12-year rule of Macky Sall, highlighted by the widespread belief that France is at the heart of Senegal’s misery, a forlorn country enthusiastically lapped up Faye’s promise of a future untainted by French shenanigans. At a stage, it was […]
Hundreds protest in Senegal demanding new election date
Several hundred people demonstrated in Dakar on Saturday calling on the president to set a date to elect his successor before his term ends on April 2.
15 Senegal candidates decry delay in setting new poll date
Fifteen candidates in Senegal’s delayed presidential election have accused President Macky Sall of “ill will” and said they will take action to ensure a new poll date is swiftly established.
Senegal: Postponement of presidential election flouts constitution – Yiaga Africa
An international observer and Civil Society Organization, CSO, Yiaga Africa, yesterday, expressed deep concern over the postponement of Senegal’s presidential election which was earlier scheduled to hold on February 25, 2024 by President Macky Sall, and said it flouts that the country’s Constitution.
Senegal’s Sall pledges to hold election ‘as soon as possible’
Senegalese President Macky Sall, who faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, vowed on Friday to organise presidential elections “as soon as possible” after the top constitutional body overruled his decision to delay this month’s vote.
Senegal constitutional body overturns presidential vote delay
Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Thursday overturned the postponement of this month’s presidential election, a historic decision that opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation.
