Former President Macky Sall lost popularity due to a repressive style of governance and stagnating economic policies.

Faye sought a clear parliamentary majority in Sunday's vote to implement the reform agenda that helped sweep him to power in a landslide election vict...

Even as vote counting was still going on, Senegal’s two main opposition parties conceded.

More than 7 million registered voters will have the chance to vote for candidates for the 165-seat assembly, choosing between 41 registered parties or...

Early in his presidency, Faye initiated an audit of oil and mining contracts, but the authorities have not shared details on its progress.

Onyango also noted that the peace caravan, in partnership with the state, would help promote cross-border peace and stability.

Poliomyelitis, which is spread mainly through the fecal-oral route, is a highly infectious virus that can invade the nervous system and cause paralysi...

Some one in five people have been displaced in Sudan, with 10.7 million people internally displaced and 2.3 million having fled across borders, accord...

These outbreaks have led to the breakdown of public health systems in some countries, overwhelming them to the point of being unable to cope effective...

The number is the latest dire figure out of the east African country, devastated by a conflict that began in April 2023.

With the new system, the school would note the students who failed to attend school and then call their parents to confirm if they had left home in th...

The research discovered that migrants in vulnerable situations in these counties face significant human rights violations, including exploitation, dis...

By eliminating unnecessary and costly protocol receptions, President Faye seeks to promote economic efficiency in the West African country.

PM Sonko unveiled on Friday a cabinet of 25 ministers, hailing it as a break from the past.

Speaking after his appointment, Sonko said he would present Faye with a full list of proposed ministerial appointments for his approval.

No public statement has been issued by the State House or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi regarding the election or the inauguration ceremo...

Hundreds of officials and several African heads of state attended the ceremony in the new town of Diamniadio near the capital Dakar.

Faye has vowed to restore national sovereignty over key assets such as the oil, gas and fishing sectors.

Faye's itinerary also will also include visits to Rwanda, South Africa, and Ethiopia, signifying his commitment to regional diplomacy and cooperation.

The election was a peaceful one, with leading opposition figure Faye confirmed as the new president-elect, with more than 50 per cent of the vote.