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African Union Chairman Macky Sall to attend G20 summit - officials

African Union Chairman and Senegal President Macky Sall plans to attend an upcoming G20 summit in Bali, two government officials said on Friday.

Reuters · Nov 11, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Receives President of Senegal, Pakistan PM

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with President of Senegal Macky Sall. Talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities for furthering cooperation. They also discussed several issues of common interest. Crown Prince Mohammed also received Prime Minister of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

France calls for African 'solidarity' with Europe over war in Ukraine

France has called on African countries to show "solidarity" with Europe in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine. The war has divided the African continent, with nearly half of countries abstaining or not voting at the United Nations to condemn Russia's annexation of more Ukrainian territory.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 25, 2022

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Présidentielle au Sénégal : un scrutin qui s'annonce disputé avec les électeurs comme maîtres du jeu

En juillet 2022, les électeurs sénégalais se sont rendus aux urnes pour élire les 165 députés qui les représenteront à l’Assemblée nationale.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2022

EU countries turn to Africa in bid to replace Russian gas

European leaders are turning to Africa for more natural gas as they try to replace Russian energy amid the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2022

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.

Reuters · Sep 29, 2022

Commentary: On the Ukraine war, it’s the West vs. the rest

From the moment Russian forces began their widespread missile barrage against Ukrainian targets in February, the United States and Europe have sought to rally the world on Ukraine’s behalf. The narrative of the collective West has been simple, and it appeals to our moral sensibilities about what is right and…

Chicago Tribune · Sep 28, 2022

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UN General Assembly: A world 'in peril' as pressures of war and climate hit Africa

In tonight's edition: Senegal's Macky Sall takes to the stage at the UN General Assembly in New York and tells the world there are other crises to address besides the war in Ukraine. Also, authorities in Uganda declare an Ebola outbreak after a 24-year-old man dies of the disease, the…

France 24 · Sep 20, 2022

Coalition of leaders: Urgent action needed for food security

Leaders from Europe, the Americas and Africa are calling for urgent action and funding to ease a growing global food security crisis

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Africa leader warns of pressure to choose sides in Ukraine

The chairperson of the African Union says that the continent doesn't want to be the breeding ground of a new Cold War

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Senegal's first PM since 2019 to tackle cost of living crisis

Senegal’s new "combat" government will prioritise purchasing power and employment, President Macky Sall said at the weekend after he appointed a new Prime Minister.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 19, 2022

Senegal's presidential poll is shaping up as a real contest, with voters in the driver’s seat

In July 2022 Senegalese voters converged at polling stations to elect 165 members of parliament (MPs) to represent them in the National Assembly.

The Conversation · Sep 14, 2022

Scuffles, bottles fly as Senegal's MPs argue over parliament leadership

Senegal's security forces were called on Monday to secure a voting process in parliament and hold back rowdy opposition members of parliament (MP) who tried to disrupt the election of a new president of the national assembly.

Reuters · Sep 12, 2022

African leaders: Richer nations must pay more to prepare for climate change

African leaders called on Monday for their counterparts from richer, polluting nations to increase funding for projects to help them adapt to climate change.

Reuters · Sep 5, 2022

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The Conversation · Aug 30, 2022

Le Sénégal a réussi un nouveau scrutin pacifique: les résultats augurent, cette fois, d'un grand bouleversement politique

S'inscrivant dans une tradition de compétition multipartite vigoureuse, les électeurs sénégalais se sont rendus aux urnes en juillet 2022. Le Sénégal fait partie des rares pays africains à n’avoir jamais connu de coup d'État militaire.

The Conversation · Aug 17, 2022

Senegal pulled off another peaceful poll. Why this time the results herald a big political shift

Senegalese voters went to the polls in July 2022, continuing a tradition of robust multiparty competition in the country. It is one of a handful of African countries that have never experienced a military coup.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 5, 2022

Setback for Sall as Senegal president's allies lose absolute majority

Senegalese President Macky Sall's coalition has lost its absolute majority in parliament by a single seat, despite finishing first by a narrow margin in last Sunday's polls, according to provisional results published on Thursday.

France 24 · Aug 5, 2022

Senegal's ruling coalition loses parliamentary majority

Macky Sall's hopes for a controversial third term as Senegalese president were dealt a blow on Thursday as the opposition deprived him of a parliamentary majority. Cost-of-living concerns lead voters to support Sall’s detractors in last Sunday's vote.

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Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2022

Senegal: Governing coalition loses legislative majority

The opposition, which saw elections as a chance to check Macky Sall’s third-term aspirations, is without a majority too.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

Senegal opposition group says it will reject results of legislative vote, alleges fraud

A Senegalese opposition coalition, Yewwi Askane Wi (YAW), on Wednesday said it would not accept the results of legislative elections, alleging fraud.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2022

Both Senegal's ruling coalition and opposition alliance claim victory in legislative polls

Senegal's opposition and President Macky Sall's ruling coalition have both claimed to have won legislative elections held at the weekend, while the vote count continues.

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Senegal's ruling coalition claims win but opposition rejects

Senegal’s ruling coalition says it has won 30 of 46 departments in Sunday’s legislative election, giving it a majority over the opposition

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Senegal's ruling coalition says it holds majority after Sunday legislative vote

Senegal President Macky Sall's ruling coalition said on Monday it has won 30 of the country's 46 administrative departments, giving it a slim majority parliament following Sunday's legislative election.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2022

Senegal parliamentary poll seen as test for President Macky Sall

Senegal's electors vote on Sunday in parliamentary polls. The ballot will decide the 165 seats of the single-chamber parliament for the next five years.

Reuters · Jul 31, 2022

Senegal votes for legislators amid rising political acrimony

Senegal will vote on Sunday in legislative elections that will pit President Macky Sall's ruling party against an opposition coalition energised by food price hikes and fears Sall could run for a controversial third term.

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