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Senegal's Faye announces electoral system reform plans

Senegal's Faye announces electoral system reform plans

The 44-year-old was sworn in on Tuesday, 10 days after he was released from prison and winning the presidential election.

Faye: Senegal swears in Africa's youngest elected president

Faye: Senegal swears in Africa's youngest elected president

The former tax inspector will become the West African state's fifth president since independence from France in 1960.

Senegal election 2024: Anta Babacar, the only woman on presidential ballot

Senegal election 2024: Anta Babacar, the only woman on presidential ballot

Anta Babacar, a former business executive, is promising to restructure the economy to curb inflation and youth unemployment.

Sonko: Released Senegal opposition leader makes first public appearance in months

Sonko: Released Senegal opposition leader makes first public appearance in months

Ousmane Sonko and his second-in-command, presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye were released from prison 10 days before the country's election.

Senegal's Supreme Court rejects bid to halt presidential election

Senegal's Supreme Court rejects bid to halt presidential election

The Democratic Party of Senegal (PDS) filed an urgent motion to freeze electoral procedures earlier this month.

Senegalese presidential candidates launch campaigns

Senegalese presidential candidates launch campaigns

The 19 candidates have little more than two weeks, rather than the usual 21 days, to drum up support.

Senegal's Sall hinges new election date on national dialogue

Senegal's Sall hinges new election date on national dialogue

Delay of Senegal's presidential election has plunged the traditionally stable West African country into a political crisis and sparked unrest.

Fresh demands for release of Senegalese opposition figures

Fresh demands for release of Senegalese opposition figures

Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Faye were not among several government opponents released from prison last week.

Senegal election crisis: West Africa bloc urges new date for vote

Senegal election crisis: West Africa bloc urges new date for vote

Senegal's Constitutional Council has nullified the postponement of the elections as unconstitutional.

Senegal hit by mobile internet shutdown amid tensions

Senegal hit by mobile internet shutdown amid tensions

Mobile internet shutdown has become a common response to curb mobilisation and communication via social networks,

ECOWAS sends diplomatic mission to Senegal over postponed election

ECOWAS sends diplomatic mission to Senegal over postponed election

Ecowas parliament speaker scheduled to meet Senegalese authorities, politicians and representatives of civil society.

Two killed during protests over Senegal election delay

Two killed during protests over Senegal election delay

Protesters burnt tyres and threw stones at police as tensions continue to rise in the West African country.