Senegal

  • Mar 26, 2012
  • 2 min read

Sall's victory confirms Senegal's democratic stability

Wade conceded defeat late last night, as soon as the strength of popular feeling...

Senegal
  • Feb 29, 2012
  • 7 min read

Senegalese president faces prospect of March defeat

It is clear today that the incumbent Abdoulaye Wade has failed to secure outright victory in the...

Senegal
  • Feb 27, 2012
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Senegal instability risk remains slightly overstated

Initial and unofficial observer counts reported by Reuters today suggest that Wade has received...

Senegal
  • Feb 21, 2012
  • 7 min read

Senegalese election is likely to go two rounds

Repeated violent clashes between police and demonstrators in the last five days have highlighted...

Senegal
  • Jan 30, 2012
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A March second round election is likely in Senegal

Opposition parties and activists yesterday labelled a "constitutional coup" the January 27 ruling...

Senegal
  • Jan 3, 2012
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N'dour candidacy complicates Senegal's election

N'dour today announced his candidacy, after stating late last year that he would enter politics...

Senegal
  • Dec 21, 2011
  • 6 min read

Senegal opposition disunity continues to favour Wade

The country is entering a critical period in the lead-up to next year's elections, following...

Senegal
  • Nov 28, 2011
  • 2 min read

Senegal's tricky election contest begins to gain pace

N'Dour on November 26 stated his intention to cancel all artistic commitments and "enter the...

Senegal