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Senegal's upcoming election holds significant importance for investors, influencing economic policies, stability, key sectors, and foreign relations.

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Senegal's Sonko Takes Election Campaign To The South

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.

International Business Times

Senegal's opposition hopes promise of new national currency will win votes

The economy is expected to prove a key issue in Senegal's upcoming presidential election. With campaigning for the 24 March polls in full swing, the opposition coalition says replacing the colonial-era CFA franc with a national currency would be the best way to tackle inequality and boost employment.

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Senegal’s presidential poll moves forward

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…

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‘We want Sonko’: Senegal opposition boosted after leaders freed before vote

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

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Senegal Awaits Next Moves Of Opposition Leaders Freed Before Key Vote

Senegal waited Friday for key opposition figures Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye to take their place on the presidential campaign trail, after their release from prison sparked jubilant scenes 10 days before the key vote.

International Business Times

Thousands celebrate release of Senegalese opposition leaders ahead of election

Thousands of supporters of the Senegalese opposition leaders Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye were celebrating on Friday after the pair emerged from prison in Dakar.

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Senegal President Urges Immediate Amnesty 10 Days Before Polls

Senegal's President Macky Sall has told his government to enact an amnesty law as soon as it is officially published, amid hope a jailed main opposition candidate could be released ahead of the presidential poll in 10 days' time.

International Business Times

Tax inspectors to poultry boss: Senegal’s presidential candidates

After weeks of turmoil and deadly protests, outgoing President Macky Sall sets elections for March 24.

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Young Senegalese forced abroad by dual economic and political crises

As young people quit Senegal amid mounting economic and political hardship that has seen universities close and jobs dry up, local charities have moved in to stem the exodus by offering practical training aimed at helping vulnerable youth forge a path into the workplace.

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Contenders Launch Campaigns For Senegal's Delayed Presidential Poll

Campaigning got underway in a festive atmosphere on Saturday for Senegal's March 24 presidential election, after weeks of turmoil caused by its delay, as one of the leading contenders met voters.

International Business Times

Campaigning Starts For Senegal's March 24 Presidential Vote

Campaigning got underway Saturday for Senegal's March 24 presidential election, after weeks of turmoil caused by its delay, as one of the leading contenders met voters.

International Business Times

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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No electricity, first-time actors and 50C heat: how Ramata-Toulaye Sy shot her debut in Senegal – and premiered it at Cannes

The Senegalese director’s debut movie, Banel & Adama, propelled her to the red carpet. She explains why she wanted to show the world its flawed lead character

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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.

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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's govt sets March date for delayed presidential election

Senegalese President Macky Sall has scheduled a delayed presidential election for March 24, the government said on Wednesday, after a top court ruled that a proposal to hold the vote after his mandate expires on April 2 was unconstitutional.

International Business Times

Hundreds Protest In Senegal To Demand Speedy Elections

Several hundred people rallied in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Saturday calling for the country's postponed presidential elections to be held before April 2, the date when incumbent Macky Sall's term is set to end.

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Hundreds protest in Senegal to demand elections before president's term ends

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How an EU-funded security force helped Senegal crush democracy protests

An elite EU-trained Senegalese police unit was meant to tackle cross-border crime. Instead it was used to quash protests

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