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Senegal kicks off shortened election campaign after poll delays

Senegalese presidential candidates launched their shortened campaigns on Saturday, two days after a court confirmed the election would be held on March 24, ending weeks of uncertainty and kick-starting a competition that remains wide open.

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What Do the Elections in Senegal and Indonesia Mean for the Nations' Citizens?

Senegal and Indonesia are currently undergoing major political change, and the outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the citizens of each country.

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Senegal Set To Elect New President On March 24

Senegal on Thursday looked set to elect its new president on March 24 and end weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the poll, after the top constitutional body agreed to the new date suggested by the president.

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Senegal's Constitutional Council agrees to March 24 election date for delayed presidential poll

Senegalese presidential candidates faced a shortened race to election day on Thursday after the constitutional council confirmed the delayed vote would be held on March 24, kick-starting a competition that remains wide open

France 24

Senegal sets March date for delayed presidentials, but confusion prevails

Senegalese President Macky Sall has said delayed presidential elections will be held on 24 March after the country's top court found it would be unconstitutional to hold the vote after his mandate expires on 2 April. Confusingly, however, the Constitutional Council overruled the government by choosing 31 March as the…

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Senegal sets delayed presidential elections for March 24

President Macky Sall has also dissolved the government and named Sidiki Kaba as the new prime minister.

Al Jazeera

Senegal Should Vote At End Of March After Weeks Of Crisis

Senegalese voters should finally head to the polls at the end of March, following a string of announcements late Wednesday marking the latest twist in weeks of crisis triggered by the delay to the presidential election.

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Senegal Sets March 24 As New Presidential Election Date

Senegal's presidential election rescheduled for March 24, 2024 after initial postponement, highlighting commitment to democracy and rule of law.

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Senegal President Commits To Elections Amid Political Crisis

Senegal's President Macky Sall faces election tensions, delays, and opposition boycotts amid a political crisis. Stay informed with AP's Africa coverage.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's president says he will call elections before end of July

Senegal's President Macky Sall has announced that he aims to fix a date before the end of July for the presidential elections. He also announced a general amnesty for political prisoners.

International Business Times

Senegal Leader Announces Amnesty Bill To End Poll-linked Turmoil

Senegal's President Macky Sall has proposed a general amnesty bill for political protesters arrested since 2021, as he holds talks to end fresh turmoil over delayed elections.

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Senegal political crisis: Candidates snub president's national dialogue

In tonight's edition: A dialogue practically mute in Senegal as most of the candidates snubbed President Macky Sall's talks to end weeks of political turmoil. And our FRANCE 24 reporters in North Kivu get access to a hospital overwhelmed by a growing number of wounded people caught in the crossfire…

The Guardian - UK

Is democracy dying in Africa? Senegal’s slide into chaos bodes ill in a year of key elections

With millions set to vote in 2024, the continent’s future is in the hands of a younger generation disillusioned by the apparent failure of their elected leaders and stagnant economies

Radio France Internationale

Senegalese demonstrate in Dakar both for and against President Sall

Sunday was supposed to be the day of the presidential election in Senegal. Instead, the weekend was marked by a series of protests in Dakar, with the opposition and civil society organisations calling on President Macky Sall to announce a date. His supporters also staged a big event in another…

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Ecowas lifts Niger sanctions on 'humanitarian grounds'

West Africa's regional bloc Ecowas on Saturday said it was lifting some of the sanctions imposed on Niger after last year's military coup.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal: Civil society, opposition step up protests to break political deadlock

Several hundred people demonstrated in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling on President Macky Sall to set a date to elect his successor before his term ends on 2 April. Meanwhile, researchers, teachers, economists and analysts have been gathering to try and break the political stalemate.

International Business Times

Hundreds Protest In Senegal Demanding New Election Date

Several hundred people demonstrated in Dakar on Saturday calling on the president to set a date to elect his successor before his term ends on April 2.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's Macky Sall says his mandate as president will end in April

Senegalese President Macky Sall has said his mandate as leader of the West African nation will end on 2 April – adding that it was unlikely a new president would be elected before then.

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