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Senegal's President Faye appoints 25 ministers

Senegal's President Faye appoints 25 ministers

The appointment of the ministers comes less than a week after President Diomaye Faye took office following his election victory.

Senegalese await presidential election results

Senegalese await presidential election results

The voting on Sunday took place in a calm and orderly manner, according to observers. Vote counting is underway.

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.

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's top court deals blow to Sonko's presidential ambition

Senegal's top court deals blow to Sonko's presidential ambition

The Supreme Court upheld Sonko's conviction for libel a ruling that could prevent him from competing in the presidential race.

Senegal blocks internet access

Senegal blocks internet access

The government says it took the decision because people use social media to spread hate speech.

Senegal's opposition leader Sonko sentenced to 2 years for 'corrupting youth'

Senegal's opposition leader Sonko sentenced to 2 years for 'corrupting youth'

Opposition politician Ousmane Sonko has been acquitted of rape charges.