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

After a political crisis with many twists and turns, Senegalese voters go to the polls on Sunday to choose their new president. Seventeen contenders are hoping to succeed President Macky Sall. FRANCE 24 examines the political backgrounds and main proposals of four candidates: Amadou Ba, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Idrissa Seck…

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.

Seven million Senegalese are due to head to the polls on Sunday to vote in a wide open presidential election following weeks of chaos and uncertainty.

Amid the president’s attempt to delay elections and protests by the opposition, how resilient is Senegal’s democracy?

Senegal's charismatic opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and his coalition's presidential candidate flew to the south of the country Saturday, pressing on with their election campaign less than two weeks before the vote.

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the delayed presidential election in Senegal. There’s a history lesson about Lithuanian’s love of books (and their language), there are your answers to the bonus question on “The Listener’s Corner”, and of course, a delicious dessert…

The release of firebrand Sonko and his right-hand man Faye could help opposition chances in the March 24 election.