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Senegal leader Macky Sall announces amnesty bill to end poll-linked turmoil
Agency  |  Feb 27, 2024

Sall presented the amnesty move as a way of reuniting the country, after bouts of unrest that have killed dozens in the past three years.

15 Senegal candidates call for election before President leaves office
Agency  |  Feb 19, 2024

President Macky Sall says he intends to respect the Constitutional Council's ruling and will "carry out the consultations necessary to organise the pr...

Second protest death deepens Senegal political crisis
Agency  |  Feb 11, 2024

A fresh round of protests is planned for Tuesday.

Senegal civil society calls for mass action over delayed election
Agency  |  Feb 08, 2024

A newly formed collective –- comprising some 40 civil, religious, and professional groups –- outlined a series of upcoming actions including a protest...

President in troubled times: Senegal's Macky Sall
Agency  |  Feb 06, 2024

President Macky Sall's say he is a leader determined to stay in office and the architect of Africa's latest power grab.

Mobile internet cut in Dakar amid Senegal political crisis: AFP
Agency  |  Feb 05, 2024

Senegal is grappling with a political crisis after President Macky Sall announced a postponement of this month's election.

Senegal deputies to debate election delay after street protests
Agency  |  Feb 05, 2024

Opposition leaders have used the term "constitutional coup" to describe the current situation, which they say is an assault on democracy.

Senegal President Macky Sall postpones presidential election
Agency  |  Feb 04, 2024

Sall cited a dispute between the National Assembly and the Constitutional Court over the rejection of candidates.

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