Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, according to a statement read on national broadcaster RTS, in a move that risks deepening political tensions as the country grapples with heavy debt. The decision follows months of mounting strains between the two[Read More…]
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Senegal Sets March 24 As New 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. The announcement caps a dramatic evening that saw Sall dissolve the[Read More…]
Senegal Panel Suggests Delayed Polls Be Held In June To End Crisis
Senegal’s national dialogue commission will propose a delayed presidential election be held on June 2 and recommend President Macky Sall remain in office until his successor is sworn in, commission member Ndiawar Paye said on Tuesday. The West African nation, set to become an oil and gas producer by the[Read More…]
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