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...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal’s political landscape has been rocked by chaos and accusations of democratic backsliding after their parliament voted to postpone the presidential election until December 15th. This move, extending President Macky Sall’s term beyond its April 2nd...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 30, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal’s political landscape has been dramatically reshaped with the endorsement of Bassirou Faye as the presidential candidate for the opposition Pastef party, following the disqualification of the party’s original frontrunner, Ousmane Sonko. This move...