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Abdoulaye Wade at 100: from challenger to 'old lion' of Senegalese politics

As Senegal’s former president Abdoulaye Wade turns 100 on Friday, RFI looks back on the life of a man whose century has spanned opposition, imprisonment, triumph and everything in between.

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Epstein files reveal links to Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire circles of power

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara – according to emails and financial records related to the convicted sex offender released by the United States…

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How Senegal's presidential election was postponed, reinstated and moved up

Voters in Senegal go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president in the most wide-open election in the country’s history. The vote comes a few weeks after the explosion of a profound political crisis triggered by its cancellation and then delay by President Macky Sall. FRANCE 24…

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June elections proposed during Senegal dialogue to end political crisis

Senegal has been thrown into crisis since the president attempted to push the February 25 elections till December.

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15 Senegal Candidates Call For Vote Before President Leaves Office

Fifteen of the 20 candidates who were approved to stand in Senegal's delayed February presidential poll have called for the new vote to be held no later than April 2.

International Business Times

Senegal elections: Why has President Macky Sall postponed voting?

Senegal’s reputation as the only coup-free West African democracy hangs in the balance.

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‘We are at crossroads’: Tension builds in Senegal amid election delay

As the parliamentary debate continues over election delay, concerns are mounting among common Senegalese people.

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Senegal parliament to vote on election delay and Sall tenure extension

The Senegalese parliamentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country.

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Senegal Deputies To Debate Election Delay After Street Protests

On Sunday, the government ordered a private television broadcaster off the air for "incitement to violence" over its coverage of the protests, another sign of the mounting political tension in the country.

International Business Times

Senegal's Election Postponed Amid Protests and Disputes

This article discusses the protests in Senegal after the postponement of the presidential election, highlighting the political tensions and calls for democ...

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Senegal President Postpones Presidential Election

Senegal's President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, provoking anger from opposition figures and a ministerial resignation.

International Business Times

Senegal President Calls Off February 25 Election

SenegalesePresident Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start.

International Business Times

Senegal Presidential Candidate List Excludes Opposition Leader Sonko

Senegal's Constitutional Council on Saturday published a final list of 20 candidates for the February 25 presidential election that excludes jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, the son of former president Abdoulaye Wade.

International Business Times

Senegal begins selecting candidates for 2024 presidential election

Senegal has begun choosing the candidates for next year's presidential elections, with more than 70 people declaring their intention to run. The list will be narrowed down, though, through a public endorsement process in which hopeful candidates must secure a minimum level of support.

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Senegal clears two opposition candidates to run for president

Senegal's parliament has passed a proposal that effectively restored the right of two key opposition deputies to run in the country's presidential election next year.

Tribune News Service

Senegal president rules out bid for third term in 2024

Senegalese President Macky Sall ruled out seeking a third term in next year’s presidential elections, bringing an end to a heated controversy over his eligibility to stand.

Al Jazeera

Senegal opposition leader trial kickstarts rocky election season

Sonko’s trial could mark the start of a new era of political unrest or strengthen the president’s grip, analysts say.

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Senegal president requests amnesty that could pave way for challengers in 2024

Senegal's President Macky Sall has asked the justice ministry to look into an amnesty scheme that could allow two of his biggest political opponents who were sentenced on graft charges to regain their voting rights and potentially run in the next presidential election in 2024.

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