Today: September 23, 2024
Today: September 23, 2024

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Senegal prepares to swear in former opposition figure, recently freed from prison, as new president

Senegal is inaugurating Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president, completing the previously little-known opposition figure’s dramatic ascent from prison to the palace in recent weeks

April 02, 2024
Senegal prepares to swear in former opposition figure, recently freed from prison, as new president
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The first woman to run for president in years inspires hope in Senegal

Senegal’s only female presidential candidate may stand no chance of winning in Sunday's election, but activists say her presence alone is helping to advance a decadeslong campaign to achieve equality in the West African nation

March 20, 2024
The first woman to run for president in years inspires hope in Senegal
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Senegal's top opposition leader is freed from prison ahead of presidential election

Senegal’s top opposition leader was released from jail late, just ahead of the presidential election scheduled to be held at the end of the month

March 14, 2024
Senegal's top opposition leader is freed from prison ahead of presidential election

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