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…]
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Minister’s Wife Believes Husband Suffered From No Mental Issues
The mental toll of bringing three wives under one roof could be exerting but one of the wives of transport minister Ebrima Sillah did not buy into the notion among some members of the minister’s family that he was having some mental issues when it became obvious he’d already perfected[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…]
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