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

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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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

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Dakar's university reopens after months of closure following Sonko protests

Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar had been closed since last June as a result of protests following the arrest of political opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. It has slowly started reopening this week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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…

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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 vowed to take action to ensure a new poll date is swiftly established.

International Business Times

Senegal's Election Authority Deems Presidential Election Postponement Unconstitutional

Senegal's top election authority declares postponement of presidential election unconstitutional, raising concerns about the democratic process and integri...

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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.

International Business Times

Senegal's Sall Facing Heavy Pressure To End Political Crisis

Senegalese President Macky Sall held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday facing international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis.

International Business Times

Senegal Bans Protest As US Urges President To Hold Election

Senegalese authorities banned a planned opposition march on Tuesday as the United States joined growing international calls for President Macky Sall to hold an election for a successor.

International Business Times

Senegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting?

Senegal’s reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance.

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US Says Vote Delaying Senegal Presidential Poll Not 'Legitimate'

The vote to delay Senegal's presidential election until December "cannot be considered legitimate", the US state department said, after the move plunged the normally stable West African nation into its worst crisis in decades.

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‘We are at crossroads’: Tension builds in Senegal amid election delay

As the parliamentary debate continues over election delay, concerns are mounting among common Senegalese people.

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Senegal's parliament delays presidential election until December

Opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the chambers as they debated President Macky Sall's decision to delay the election. Authorities blocked mobile internet access amid growing protests.

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VPN usage soars in Senegal as authorities restrict internet—again

Proton VPN confirms a 350% increase in VPN sign-ups. Here's what's happening right now and what's at stake for Senegal's citizens.

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Senegal President Postpones Presidential Election

Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.

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Senegal Presidential Candidate List Excludes Opposition Leader Sonko

Senegal's Constitutional Council on Saturday published a final list of 20 candidates for the February 25 presidential election that excludes jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, the son of former president Abdoulaye Wade.

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Senegal's sponsorship phase for presidential candidates nears completion

In Senegal, 21 candidates have made it through the sponsorship phase, which they are required to complete in order to stand in the presidential election. The final list will be known on 20 January.

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Who is Ousman Sonko, the former Gambian politician on trial in Geneva?

Sonko is the highest-ranking official under former dictator Yahya Jammeh, to stand trial for widespread rights abuses.

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Senegal Court Rejects Opposition Leader's Presidential Bid

Senegal's Constitutional Council on Friday rejected the candidacy of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to run in next month's presidential vote, his lawyer said.

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Court dashes election hopes for Senegalese opposition leader Sonko

Senegal's Supreme Court on Friday upheld opposition politician Ousmane Sonko's defamation conviction – dealing yet another blow to his hopes of contesting next month's presidential elections.

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Presidential race setback for Senegal opposition leader after court rulings

Constitutional Council rejects Ousmane Sonko’s candidate application after Supreme Court upholds defamation conviction.

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Year of elections has Africa poised for political shake-up in 2024

A third of Africa will head to the polls in 2024, with at major issues on the line in at least 18 countries gearing up for an election year. These include coup-hit Mali, Chad and Burkina Faso – if the junta leaders in those countries stay true to their word.…

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