New Senegal president, new cabinet, same limits on women: Only four of the 25 ministers are women and, by law, men are the supreme heads of the family
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Senegal's new government has been appointed, PM Sonko says: The cabinet will be closely watched after Faye made radical campaign promises such as dropping ...
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Senegal's youngest-ever president appoints 'breakaway' government: Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a “breakaway” government on Friday ...
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Diomaye Faye: The life and wives of Africa's youngest president: Naysayers are incensed about the idea of a polygamous president, a spectacle for many outside ...
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Diomaye Faye: The life and loves of Africa's youngest president: Naysayers are incensed about the idea of a polygamous president, a spectacle for many ...
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Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations?: Public acclaim for Senegal's democracy is being followed by uncertainty about how President ...
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New Senegal president likely to take pragmatic approach to shaking up external relations
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-22-new-senegal-president-likely-to-take-pragmatic-approach-to-shaking-up-external-relations/
Behind the Faye-Sonko duo's swift rise to power in Senegal: Just 10 days before the presidential election, the two incarcerated men regained their freedom and ...
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s rise to power and the quest for systemic change: How did he come to power and what you need to know about the African Patriots of Senegal ...
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Senegal’s Sonko Names Former Tax Collectors to Top Cabinet Jobs: Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko favored expertise over political experience in picking his ...
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Lessons from the Senegal poll for young Africans: The future of Africa is in the hands of young people.
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Senegal: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko unveils a cabinet dominated by his party officials
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Ousmane Sonko, a firebrand politician, is Senegal's new prime minister. He rallied youth to enable the election of his top lieutenant Bassirou Diomaye Faye as ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/senegalese-firebrand-ousmane-sonko-head-new-government-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: Senegal's Youngest President Sworn In
- Discussions on civilian rule in Gabon begin after President Bongo's ousting
- 12-year-old girl marries 63-year-old priest in Ghana and receives police protection
- False arrest rumors surrounding Davido debunked
- Renowned author Maryse Condé, known for works on slavery and colonialism in Africa, passes away
Former Senegal prime minister concedes defeat in presidential election to opposition candidate
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Quick Glance: Senegal's Future Under Likely President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
- Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a previously little-known tax inspector freed from jail two weeks ago, is set to become Senegal's next president, showcasing the country's democratic resilience.
- Although final results are pending, early tallies indicate Faye's strong lead in Sunday's election.
- Senegal has a track record of peaceful power transitions since independence. The review of ties with France poses questions on the country's foreign policy stance.
- Sonko and Faye vowed to reassess relations with former colonial power France, stirring speculations on foreign policy. Analysts believe significant changes are unlikely.
🇸🇳 #Senegalese leader #OusmaneSonko was appointed the country's prime minister by recently-elected President Bassirou Diomaye #Faye , his close ally ... Show more
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Mozambique has banned the import of dog breeds considered to be dangerous.
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Quick Glance: Africa: Egypt's President Sisi Sworn in for Third Term
- Egypt's President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi is set to be sworn in for a third consecutive six-year term.
- Power has been restored in Tanzania after a nationwide blackout caused by a technical fault.
- Mali parties are calling for elections 'as soon as possible' following the end of the extended transition period.
- In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Judith Suminwa Tuluka has been appointed as the country's first female prime minister.
Next Africa: Senegal's Faye, Sonko Sweep to Victory in Sall Rebuke: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — ...
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Quick Glance: Senegal: Macky Sall's Legacy and Political Achievements
- Macky Sall's legacy as Senegal's president became more complex in his last years in office, marked by transgressions that tarnished his reputation significantly.
- Sall has left behind significant infrastructure projects like airports, an improved rail system, and industrial parks.
- He also contributed to strengthening the country's regional airport hubs and financed the Diamniadio Industrial Park.
- Additionally, Sall has contributed to preserving Senegal's democratic tradition by respecting term limits and ensuring a smooth power transition to a successor.
Senegal's President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye (R) looks on while Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko (C) shakes hands with the outgoing President ... Show more www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/senegal-president-elect-faye-meets-outgoing-president-sall-4572888 #MonitorUpdates
Quick Glance: Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Prepares for Power Transition
- Senegal's new president Bassirou Diomaye Faye is gearing up for a swift power transition after the election, planning to overhaul the government's leadership.
- A quick transfer of power in Senegal, known as a democracy beacon in West Africa, could contribute to stability in the coup-prone region.
- Faye intends to form his first cabinet on April 5, pledging to restore national sovereignty, promote national reconciliation, and reform institutions.
- His policies aim to downsize the government, abolish unnecessary positions and institutions, and switch the currency from CFA franc to the proposed 'Eco' or a national currency to address the people's needs.
From Prison to the Presidency in 3 Weeks: In Senegal, Pan-Africanist Opposition Figures Take Office
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Senegal's Sonko takes election campaign to the south: Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240317-senegal-s-sonko-takes-election-campaign-to-the-south
Opposition candidate Faye takes early lead in Senegal presidential polls: Early results from Senegal's presidential vote put opposition candidate Bassirou ...
reuters.com/world/africa/senegalese-voters-go-polls-delayed-presidential-election-2024-03-24/
Voting was underway in Senegal in a delayed presidential election that many hope will bring change after a political turbulence that triggered violent ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/africa/senegalese-voters-go-polls-delayed-presidential-election-2024-03-24/
In Senegal, the opposition candidate looks set to win: There are still no results for the presidential election in Senegal - but supporters of opposition ...
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Quick Glance: Opposition candidate Faye leads in Senegal presidential election
- Opposition candidate Faye is ahead in Senegal's presidential election
- Other candidates congratulate Faye on his victory
- Government candidate Ba mentions possibility of a runoff
- Faye's win would signify political change in Senegal
Senegal: From prison to the presidential palace: Bassirou Diomaye Faye was imprisoned until mid-March and is apparently the certain winner of the elections ...
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Senegal's presidential candidates hold final campaign events before vote: Senegal's presidential candidates were set to make their final pitches to voters Friday ...
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Senegal election results: Who is Diomaye Faye, tipped to be next president?: Faye, a former tax inspector, has pledged to weed out corruption ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/25/senegal-election-results-who-is-diomaye-faye-tipped-to-be-next-president
Young Senegalese assert their power in defense of democracy: The young voters will be just as unsparing of the next government that fails them.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/young-senegalese-assert-their-power-in-defense-of-democracy-4572596
Foreign investors on alert as Senegal nears election marred by uncertainty: Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/20/foreign-investors-on-alert-as-senegal-nears-election-marred-by-uncertainty
Senegalese voters head to polls in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest
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Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis: DAKAR: Senegal began voting Sunday for a new president in an unpredictable race following three years of ...
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Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis - Africa - World: Senegal began voting Sunday for a new president in an unpredictable race following three ...
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Senegal heads to the polls after delayed elections - here's what you need to know
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Senegal opposition coalition promises new currency and revamp of oil contracts: A Senegalese opposition coalition backed by popular firebrand Ousmane Sonko ...
reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-opposition-coalition-promises-new-currency-revamp-oil-contracts-2024-03-10/
Senegal election: Bassirou Diomaye rallies Casamance | Africanews: A crowd of hundreds welcomed candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his mentor Ousmane Sonko to ...
africanews.com/2024/03/20/senegal-election-bassirou-diomaye-rallies-casamance/
As Senegal prepares to vote for its next president, three contenders and a former favorite all have backgrounds as tax inspectors www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/23/the-tax-inspectors-competing-to-be-senegals-new-president
Tax inspectors to poultry boss: Senegal’s presidential candidates: After weeks of turmoil and deadly protests, outgoing President Macky Sall sets elections for ...
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Senegal elections amid uncertainty - what’s at stake?: A closer look at what to expect when citizens head to the polls to cast their ballot on March 24.
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Senegal’s President Appoints Firebrand Leader as Prime Minister: Senegal’s new president named Ousmane Sonko as prime minister, elevating to power the populist ...
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Man who gifted Senegal 2 first ladies: A peek at Bassirou Faye: With Faye as President, Senegal can have as many as four first ladies.
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President Faye’s ‘abido shaker’ cannot work in Nigeria: So, who is this President Basirou Faye? How did he manage to win without widespread name recognition in ...
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With Senegal set to go back on election track, what's to become of Ousmane Sonko? | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/02/16/with-senegal-set-to-go-back-on-election-track-whats-to-become-of-ousmane-sonko/
Opposition merger talks to oust APC won’t succeed – Okechukwu: Atiku, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 presidential election ...
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The opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the Senegalese presidential election last Sunday with 54 percent of the vote ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/senegal-oppositioneller-faye-zum-praesidenten-gewaehlt/29725410.html
Senegal’s Faye next big test; How to keep bromance, ambition with Sonko intact: Some say Faye's victory is largely due to Sonko.
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SenegalDecides: Jubilations in Dakar over opposition candidate Faye’s ‘early lead’
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Senegal to vote in Presidential polls on Sunday
19 candidates in the fray, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko barred from contesting
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7. They also resurrected the hashtag #FreeSenegal , which emerged in 2021. Back then, opposition candidate Ousmane Sonko faced several court cases for charges ... Show more
Call to free Senegal presidential candidate from jail: "All candidates must benefit from the constitutional principles of equal treatment ...
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Senegal’s Postponed Presidential Election: Everything to Know: In the latest twist of the saga, Senegal’s government agreed that the vote should take place at ...
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Senegal: Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, first to be released under partial amnesty?
lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2024/03/06/senegal-opposition-leader-ousmane-sonko-first-to-be-released-under-partial-amnesty_6589815_124.html
Senegal’s reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance after President Sall unilaterally postponed presidential elections aje.io/z7d26a
Senegal’s Sall Moots Amnesty Law That May Free Opposition Leader Sonko: Senegalese President Macky Sall will request lawmakers to consider passing an amnesty ...
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Young Senegalese want to vote no matter what: The election's postponement until December 15 and the extension of Macky Sall's presidential mandate have triggered ...
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Senegal cast into turmoil by ‘shockwave’ constitutional crisis: One of Africa’s most stable democracies reels after postponement of vote to replace President ...
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Senegal’s Postponed Presidential Election: Everything to Know: In the latest twist of the saga, Senegal’s government agreed that the vote should take place at ...
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How to nobble a political rival in Africa and get away with it: Use the courts
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Ousmane Sonko chooses Bassirou Diomaye Faye as replacement in Senegal's presidential race | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/01/30/ousmane-sonko-chooses-bassirou-diomaye-faye-as-replacement-in-senegals-presidential-race/
Senegal's presidential candidate list excludes opposition leader Sonko: Senegal's Constitutional Council on Saturday published a final list of 20 candidates for ...
france24.com/en/africa/20240121-senegal-s-presidential-candidate-list-excludes-opposition-leader-sonko
Senegal: Sonko, Wade not listed among official candidates of Feb.25 presidential polls | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/01/22/sonko-wade-not-listed-among-official-candidates-of-feb25-presidential-election/
Ousmane Sonko: Senegal court upholds opposition leader's libel conviction: Senegal's Supreme Court rejects opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's appeal against a ...
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Human Rights Watch warns of Senegal repression ahead of elections: Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday denounced Senegalese authorities for repressing opposition ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20240123-human-rights-watch-warns-of-senegal-repression-ahead-of-elections
Senegal readies for February presidential polls: In July 2023, Sall said he would not seek a third term — making this the first Senegalese election without an ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/senegal-readies-for-february-presidential-polls-4510212
Senegal’s Sonko Appeals Disqualification From Presidential Vote: Ousmane Sonko appealed a decision by Senegal’s Constitutional Council to disqualify him from ...
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Senegal's jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko files to run for presidency: Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has submitted his candidacy to ...
france24.com/en/africa/20231226-senegal-s-jailed-opposition-leader-ousmane-sonko-files-to-run-for-presidency
Senegal Presidential Hopeful Ousmane Sonko Barred from 2024 Vote: Senegal’s main opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was eliminated from next month’s ...
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Senegal's authorities prohibit nomination meeting planned for opposition leader Sonko
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Ousmane Sonko: Senegal court boost for opposition leader's election bid: Ousmane Sonko's repeated arrests have sparked deadly unrest in one of West Africa's most ...
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West Africa: Senegal's president briefly postpones election indefinitely: There was unrest in Senegal after opposition members were excluded from the election ...
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Ousman Sonko is the highest-ranking official under Gambia's former dictator Yahya Jammeh, to stand trial for widespread rights abuses aje.io/zxj0xw
Senegal Election: Ousmane Sonko Backs Bassirou Faye: Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko backed his deputy for next month’s presidential election after ...
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Senegal: refusal to issue sponsorship forms to opponent Sonko | Africanews: The representative of imprisoned Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko was ...
africanews.com/2023/12/20/senegal-refusal-to-issue-sponsorship-forms-to-opponent-sonko/
Presidential election in Senegal: Sonko's candidacy deposit rejected | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/12/01/presidential-election-in-senegal-sonkos-candidacy-deposit-rejected/
Senegalese authorities ban event for opposition leader Sonko: The 49-year-old has been at the center of a stand-off that has lasted more than two years.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/12/30/senegalese-authorities-ban-event-for-opposition-leader-sonko/
Senegal's Supreme Court overturns ruling allowing opposition leader Sonko to run for president
france24.com/en/africa/20231117-senegal-s-supreme-court-overturns-ruling-allowing-opposition-leader-sonko-to-run-for-president
Senegalese presidential election: Sonko's candidacy returns to court | Africanews
africanews.com/2023/12/06/senegalese-presidential-election-sonkos-candidacy-returns-to-court/
Senegalese opposition chooses new candidate for presidential election: Following Senegal's Supreme Court ruling on opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's ...
rfi.fr/en/africa/20231120-senegalese-opposition-chooses-new-candidate-for-presidential-election
Senegalese authorities refused to add opposition leader Ousmane Sonko onto the nation’s electoral roll after a court ruled he should be reinstated ... Show more
Senegal: opposition leader Sonko ends hunger strike (party) | Africanews: Imprisoned Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, whose bid for the 2024 ...
africanews.com/2023/11/23/senegal-opposition-leader-sonko-ends-hunger-strike-party/
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