By Ngouda Dione and Diadie Ba Senegalese President Macky Sall’s ruling party and the opposition both claimed victory after legislative elections on Sunday, while awaiting the release of official results. Former prime minister Aminata Toure, who led the ruling coalition’s list in the legislative election announced partial results on national[Read More…]
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Senegal’s Ruling Party Says Holds Majority After Legislative Vote
Senegal President Macky Sall’s ruling coalition said on Monday it has won 30 of the country’s 46 administrative departments, giving it a slim majority parliament following Sunday’s legislative election. Former prime minister Aminata Toure, who led the ruling coalition’s list in the legislative election announced the partial results on national[Read More…]
Senegal Counts Legislative Votes With Eyes On 2024 Presidential Race
Senegal was counting votes on Sunday from a a legislative election that saw President Macky Sall’s ruling party face an opposition energised by food price hikes and fears Sall could run for a controversial third term in 2024. Around seven million voters were eligible, but turnout appeared to be low[Read More…]
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