Senegal’s president has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate, again refusing to confirm whether he plans to do so in an interview published Monday. The opposition claims that Senegal’s constitution prohibits Macky Sall — who was elected in 2012 and again[Read More…]
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Senegal Rocked By More Unrest As Police Quell Protests
Police fired tear gas at stone-hurling protesters in Senegal’s capital on Thursday ahead of a court case involving a prominent opposition politician that has triggered anger among youth. Demonstrators in Dakar burned tyres and set fire to buses and a large supermarket, the latest outbreak of violence that has shaken[Read More…]
Thousands Of Senegal Opposition Supporters Join Three-Day Protest
Over 10,000 supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko massed at a field in the capital Dakar on Tuesday, the first of three days of planned protests in support of the aspiring presidential candidate, who faces a libel case set to resume this week. The demonstrations are the latest expression[Read More…]
Police Fire Tear Gas At Supporters Of Senegal Opposition Leader Sonko
Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday after he left court in the capital Dakar where hearings are underway in a libel case against him. The demonstrations are the latest sign of unrest in the West African country where elections[Read More…]
Senegal’s Opposition Leader Faces Rape Accuser In Court Hearing
Senegal’s opposition leader was questioned Tuesday in a Dakar court hearing over rape accusations, lawyers told local media, in a closely followed case. Ousmane Sonko — who came third in Senegal’s presidential election in 2019 — has enjoyed a rapid political rise thanks in part to his popularity with young[Read More…]
Senegal’s Main Opposition Leader, Ousmane Sonko, Denies Rape Charges
Senegal’s main opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has appeared in a Dakar court over rape accusations with his lawyer calling the case a state “conspiracy” that should be dropped. He is accused of raping an employee of a beauty salon where he was getting a massage and his arrest in March[Read More…]
Senegal’s Sonko Says Will Run In 2024 Presidential Election
Senegal’s main opposition politician Ousmane Sonko on Thursday officially launched his candidacy for the country’s 2024 presidential election, accusing the incumbent president and France of conspiring to prevent him from running. Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, came third in the 2019 presidential election and there was little doubt he[Read More…]
Senegal Ruling Party Gains Majority Of One In Parliament
Senegal’s ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) coalition has gained a majority of one in parliament, after an opposition lawmaker said late on Thursday he would ally with BBY to prevent a deadlock after the July 31 legislative election. Final results on Thursday confirmed President Macky Sall’s BBY won 82 out[Read More…]
Final Senegal Legislative Vote Tally Confirms Ruling Party Lost Absolute Majority
Senegal’s constitutional council on Thursday confirmed the results of the July 31 legislative vote that saw the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) coalition lose its comfortable majority in parliament. The published final results confirmed President Macky Sall’s BBY won 82 out of 165 seats, one short of the 83 required[Read More…]
Senegal’s Ruling Coalition Loses Absolute Majority In Parliament
Senegalese President Macky Sall’s coalition has lost its absolute majority in parliament but finished first by a narrow margin in parliamentary polls, provisional results showed Thursday. It is the first time since the historically stable West African country’s independence in 1960 that the ruling party’s camp has lost that majority[Read More…]
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