Tag: Senegal President
Senegal’s President Dissolves Parliament Sets Election On Nov. 17
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday dissolved the opposition-led national assembly, as he sets the legislative elections on Nov. 17.
In an address, Faye,...
‘I Will Persuade Malian Military Junta To Remain In ECOWAS’, Says...
On his first official visit to Mali on Thursday, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said he asked the question of remaining in regional bloc...
Newly Sworn-In Senegal’s President Appoints Ousmane Sonko As Prime Minister
The newly inaugurated president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has named the leader of the biggest opposition party Ousmane Sonko as his prime minister.
Sonko...
I Have No Apology For Postponing Senegal Polls, Says Macky Sall
Senegal’s President, Macky Sall has said that he had no regrets for his attempts to postpone elections that were due to be held last...
Senegal’s President Announces March 24 As Election Date
Senegal's government has announced that the presidential election would take place on 24 March.
The announcement follows tension in the country after President Macky Sall...
Senegal’s President Macky Sall Confirms Departure Date
Senegal's president, Macky Sall has confirmed that he will stand down when his term expires on April 2.
In a post on X, formerly known...
Senegal’s President Macky Sall Proposes Amnesty Bill To End Tensions
Senegal's President, Macky Sall has proposed an amnesty bill for those convicted in connection with political protests in the past three years.
He said this...
Senegal’s President Postpones Feb 25 Presidential Election
Senegal's President Macky Sall has postponed the February 25 presidential elections indefinitely following complaints after dozens of candidates were barred from standing.
The two-term president,...
Senegal President clears speculation, says He will not seek Third Term...
In a televised speech on Monday, Senegal President Macky Sall put an end to the widespread speculation surrounding his political future by announcing that...