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Photos: Senegal's youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sworn in

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's youngest president.

Faye vowed to uphold constitution, defend territorial integrity, and promote African unity. [ more ]

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Polls open in Senegal's tightly contested presidential election

Senegal's presidential election faced unrest and uncertainty

Highest number of candidates in Senegal's history [ more ]

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Senegal top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Senegal's Constitutional Council confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the fifth president after winning the election with 54% of votes.

Faye's victory marks the first time an opposition candidate won the election in the first round since Senegal's independence in 1960. [ more ]

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Senegal's top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as Senegal's fifth president, set to be inaugurated on April 2.

Faye, an anti-establishment candidate, won over 54% of the votes, becoming Africa's youngest president at 44. [ more ]

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African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win

The African Union congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Senegal's presidential election.

Faye won the election with 54.3 percent, defeating incumbent Macky Sall's candidate. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Senegal's Constitutional Council overturns delay of Feb. 25 presidential poll

Senegal's top election authority voided the president's postponement of the presidential election.

The moves to postpone and reschedule the election were ruled unconstitutional. [ more ]

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Senegal vote postponement historical in 'West Africa's most stable democracy'

Senegal's President Macky Sall has postponed the country's presidential election, citing electoral issues.

The decision has raised concerns of an 'institutional coup' and could lead to a protracted legal battle. [ more ]

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Senegal's presidential candidate list excludes opposition leader Sonko

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, son of former president Abdoulaye Wade, have been excluded from Senegal's presidential election.

The final list of 20 candidates includes Prime Minister Amadou Ba and former prime ministers Idrissa Seck and Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne. [ more ]

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Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout

Ivory Coast eliminated Senegal in the penalty shootout

Franck Kessie converted the winning penalty for Ivory Coast [ more ]

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Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

Minnows Mauritania face Cape Verde after shocking Algeria.

Cape Verde has a strong chance of winning against Mauritania.

Defending champions Senegal play Ivory Coast in a crucial match. [ more ]

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Senegal beat Guinea to top group with 100% record

Senegal secured top spot in Group C with a 2-0 victory over Guinea.

Senegal progress as the only team with a 100% record in the group stage. [ more ]

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Senegal progress as Mane seals win over Cameroon

Senegal defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations to secure a spot in the last 16.

Ismaila Sarr and Habib Diallo scored for Senegal, while Jean-Charles Castelletto scored for Cameroon. Sadio Mane sealed the win for Senegal in stoppage time. [ more ]

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4 months ago

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Afcon 2023: Opta predict who will win tournament in Ivory Coast

Senegal has the highest chance of winning the Africa Cup of Nations at 12.8%, followed by Ivory Coast at 12.1%.

Egypt, Nigeria, and Cameroon are also among the top contenders with chances ranging from 7.5% to 16%. [ more ]

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Europe politics

European Parliament urges inquiry after Al Jazeera Senegal investigation

EU-trained police in Senegal misused for repressing protests

European Parliament calls for investigation into mismanagement of EU funds in Senegal [ more ]

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Senegal's youngest-ever president appoints 'breakaway' government

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new government after winning the election promising radical reform.

Senegal's Prime Minister Sonko emphasized the new government as a breakaway embodying systemic transformation voted by the people. [ more ]

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Student killed in Senegal protests over election delay

Violent protests erupt in Senegal after President Macky Sall postpones presidential elections.

A student is killed during the protests, raising concerns of democratic retreat. [ more ]

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Is Senegal heading for political turmoil?

Senegalese President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the country's elections due to controversy surrounding the disqualification of some presidential candidates.

Opposition groups accuse Sall of attempting to cling to power, leading to protests in the capital, Dakar.

Senegal's stability is often seen as a rarity in West Africa, which has experienced coups and civil wars in neighboring countries. [ more ]

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African production of natural gas poses a vexing climate challenge

The discovery of a large gas deposit in Senegal has turned the country into one of Africa's potential major gas producers.

The development of natural gas resources in developing nations could contribute to climate change and hinder global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ more ]

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Afcon 2023: Senegal manager Aliou Cisse treated in hospital for stomach pain

Senegal's manager Aliou Cisse received medical attention during the African Cup of Nations.

Senegal's national team secured a 3-0 win over The Gambia in their opening match of the tournament. [ more ]

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Camara double helps holders Senegal win Afcon opener

Senegal wins their first match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against The Gambia.

Pape Gueye and Lamine Camara score for Senegal. [ more ]

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Afcon 2023: How Senegal came to dominate African football

Senegal has established a pathway to move talent from youth international level to the senior side.

Stability in the coaching staff has been a big factor in Senegal's success. [ more ]

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5 months ago

FIFA Men's World Rankings December 2023: Top 20 Nations

Senegal is ranked as the 20th-best team in the world in FIFA's final men's world rankings for 2023.

Switzerland experienced the biggest drop in points among the top 20 teams, falling from 14th to 18th place. [ more ]

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4 months ago