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Senegal Sets March 24 As New Presidential Election Date

Senegal's presidential election rescheduled for March 24, 2024 after initial postponement, highlighting commitment to democracy and rule of law.

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Senegal's govt sets March date for delayed presidential election

Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday, after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mandate expires on April 2 was unconstitutional.

France 24

Hundreds Protest In Senegal To Demand Speedy Elections

Several hundred people rallied in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling for the country's postponed presidential elections to be held before April 2, the date when incumbent Macky Sall's term is set to end.

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Hundreds protest in Senegal to demand elections before president's term ends

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How an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests

An elite EU-trained Senegalese police unit was meant to tackle cross-border crime. Instead it was used to quash protests

Al Jazeera

Is democracy dying in Africa? Inside the 1 March Guardian Weekly

Sengal’s worrying slide. Plus: The new science of history

The Guardian - UK

Senegal Government Adopts Amnesty Bill In 'Appeasement' Bid

The government of Senegal President Macky Sall on Wednesday adopted an amnesty bill aimed at bringing "appeasement" as the country reels from its biggest political crisis in decades.

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June elections proposed during Senegal dialogue to end political crisis

Senegal has been thrown into crisis since the president attempted to push the February 25 elections till December.

Al Jazeera

Senegal President Commits To Elections Amid Political Crisis

Senegal's President Macky Sall faces election tensions, delays, and opposition boycotts amid a political crisis. Stay informed with AP's Africa coverage.

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Senegal's president says he will call elections before end of July

Senegal's President Macky Sall has announced that he aims to fix a date before the end of July for the presidential elections. He also announced a general amnesty for political prisoners.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal Leader Announces Amnesty Bill To End Poll-linked Turmoil

Senegal's President Macky Sall has proposed a general amnesty bill for political protesters arrested since 2021, as he holds talks to end fresh turmoil over delayed elections.

International Business Times

Senegal political crisis: Candidates snub president's national dialogue

In tonight's edition: A dialogue practically mute in Senegal as most of the candidates snubbed President Macky Sall's talks to end weeks of political turmoil. And our FRANCE 24 reporters in North Kivu get access to a hospital overwhelmed by a growing number of wounded people caught in the crossfire…

France 24

Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections

With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent’s future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies

The Guardian - UK

Senegalese demonstrate in Dakar both for and against President Sall

Sunday was supposed to be the day of the presidential election in Senegal. Instead, the weekend was marked by a series of protests in Dakar, with the opposition and civil society organisations calling on President Macky Sall to announce a date. His supporters also staged a big event in another…

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Ecowas lifts Niger sanctions on 'humanitarian grounds'

West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Saturday said it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger after last year's military coup.

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Senegal: Civil society, opposition step up protests to break political deadlock

Several hundred people demonstrated in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling on President Macky Sall to set a date to elect his successor before his term ends on 2 April. Meanwhile, researchers, teachers, economists and analysts have been gathering to try and break the political stalemate.

International Business Times

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.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's Macky Sall says his mandate as president will end in April

Senegalese President Macky Sall has said his mandate as leader of the West African nation will end on 2 April – adding that it was unlikely a new president would be elected before then.

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Al Jazeera

Senegal’s Sall vows to exit office in April but election date still unknown

Opposition groups in Senegal have rejected President Macky Sall’s call for talks on the delayed elections.

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Senegal's President Macky Sall To End Term In April

Senegal's President Sall to conclude two-term presidency; election date uncertain amid political crisis.

The Guardian - AU

Elections tracker 2024: every vote and why it mattered

More than 80 countries – more than half the world’s population – voted this year in elections that could be pivotal for democracy

France 24

Senegal's President Macky Sall says his mandate will end on April 2

In tonight's edition: Macky Sall says April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of Senegal, but a national dialogue is needed before setting a new election date. Also, Rwanda and the EU strike a deal on raw materials, but DR Congo slams the move. Plus, many…

International Business Times

Senegal President Set For TV Interview After Weeks Of Turmoil

Senegal's outgoing President Macky Sall is to address the nation Thursday in a live TV interview, which could reveal a date for elections after their unprecedented delay triggered weeks of crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Macky Sall to address Senegal, as calls to set election date intensify

Senegalese President Macky Sall has promised he will address the nation on Thursday evening in a bid to quell rising anger over the delay in setting a new election date. The opposition says it will carry out a series of actions to ensure the poll is held before Sall's mandate…

France 24

Senegal justice ministry says over 300 prisoners released in a week

Fifteen candidates in Senegal's delayed presidential election are urging President Macky Sall to quickly establish a new poll date. Meanwhile, more political prisoners are released. Also, Tunisia experiments with old wheat varieties in order to adapt to drought caused by climate change. Finally, to mark International Mother Language Day, we…

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