The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Three candidates and one former favourite for the office of president have tax inspector backgrounds.

Country’s reputation as one of Africa’s model democracies under threat after weeks of violence

After election delay and weeks of protests, 19 candidates are competing on Sunday to succeed President Macky Sall.

In tonight's edition: Seventeen candidates vie for the top job as Senegal gears up for make-or-break presidential elections on Sunday. Youth unemployment is a key issue, with three quarters of the population under 35 and graduate jobs scarce. Also, health services are paralysed in Kenya amidst a nationwide doctors' strike…

Voters in Senegal go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in the most wide-open election in the country’s history. The vote comes a few weeks after the explosion of a profound political crisis triggered by its cancellation and then delay by President Macky Sall. FRANCE 24…

Following a hurried two weeks of campaigning, Senegal's delayed presidential election is set for this Sunday – with more than 7 million people registered to vote for a record 20 then 17 candidates.

Senegal's upcoming presidential election faces tensions and economic challenges, with youth unemployment a key concern. The outcome will shape the country'...

Investors in wait-and-see mode as key opposition leaders have pledged economic changes if voted into power.

Anta Babacar Ngom, Senegal's female presidential candidate, represents progress in gender equality despite challenging odds. Learn more about her campaign ...