by afrikanfrontier | Apr 5, 2024 | News, Politics
As the newly elected President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a bold and commendable step in announcing plans to review the country’s natural resource contracts. This move reflects a strong commitment to ensuring that Senegal maximises the benefits...
by afrikanfrontier | Apr 2, 2024 | Politics, Sports
Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been inaugurated as the president of Senegal, making history as the youngest elected leader in Africa. His inauguration comes just weeks after being released from prison to participate in last month’s election, where he secured a...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 26, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal’s political landscape saw a significant shift as 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye received congratulations from incumbent President Macky Sall, indicating Faye’s likely victory in the presidential election. Faye’s rise to...
by afrikanfrontier | Mar 21, 2024 | News, Politics
Anta Babacar Ngom, a 40-year-old businesswoman, is the first woman to challenge for Senegal’s presidency in over a decade. While victory seems unlikely, her candidacy marks a milestone in the fight for gender equality. Ngom champions policies to uplift women and...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal, a beacon of democracy in West Africa, has averted a major crisis after President Macky Sall pledged to respect the constitution and step down when his term ends in April. This decision comes after weeks of political turmoil sparked by Sall’s attempt to...
