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Senegal's Presidential Elections: A Rollercoaster of Democracy

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Discover the twists and turns of Senegal's election drama and who is leading the race to the presidency!

In the heart of West Africa, Senegal is experiencing a political rollercoaster as the country navigates through its presidential elections. With a tightly contested race, opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerges as a frontrunner, stirring excitement and anticipation among supporters. Amidst uncertainties and delays, the election unfolds, showcasing the vibrant democratic spirit of the Senegalese people. As the votes are counted, the fate of the nation hangs in the balance, oscillating between continuity and radical change.

The buzz around Senegal's delayed presidential election has gripped the nation, with multiple candidates vying for power in a race that could reshape the political landscape. The anticipation builds as Faye's supporters await the final results, hoping for a seismic shift in leadership. Meanwhile, the international community watches closely, recognizing the significance of these elections for the region's stability and democracy.

As the dust settles on the election frenzy, Senegal awaits the official declaration of the new president, marking a pivotal moment in the country's history. The outcome will not only shape Senegal's future but also send ripples across the continent, highlighting the power of democracy and the will of the people in shaping their destiny.

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Le Sénégal entre le meilleur et le pire (Le Journal de Montréal)

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Vote counting under way in Senegal's delayed presidential election (Aljazeera.com)

The polls take place following a period of uncertainty after President Macky Sall sought to delay the election.

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Senegal election: Opposition leader Faye ahead to win presidency (BBC News)

Several rivals declare Bassirou Diomaye Faye winner of the delayed election as votes are still being counted.

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Présidentielle cruciale au Sénégal | Info | Radio-Canada (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

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Senegal Counts Ballots in Tightly Contested Presidential Vote - BNN ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- Senegal's electoral authority was wrapping up counting ballots in a presidential election that's too close to call.

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Présidentielle au Sénégal | Le candidat antisystème déclaré proche ... (La Presse)

L'opposant antisystème Bassirou Diomaye Faye paraît se rapprocher lundi au Sénégal d'une victoire à la présidentielle qui s'apparenterait à un séisme ...

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Election présidentielle au Sénégal 2024 : Retrouvez sur cette page ... (BBC Afrique)

BBC Afrique vous propose des articles, photos et vidéos produits lors du scrutin de ce 24 mars au Sénégal. Related Video and Audio.

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Vote count underway in Senegal's tightly contested presidential ... (FRANCE 24)

Vote counting got underway Sunday in Senegal's presidential election pitching continuity against radical change following several years of unrest and a ...

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Opposition candidate Faye takes early lead in Senegal presidential ... (Reuters)

Early results from Senegal's presidential vote put opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye ahead, sending his supporters to celebrate in the streets, ...

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Opposition candidate grabs early lead in Senegal election (The Globe and Mail)

While there are 19 candidates in the presidential contest, the early results on Sunday showed that it was essentially a two-candidate race between Mr. Faye ...

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Présidentielle au Sénégal | Le dépouillement aux résultats ... (La Presse)

Les résultats publiés bureau par bureau dans les médias et sur les réseaux sociaux donnent l'avantage au candidat antisystème Bassirou Diomaye Faye devant celui ...

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Election présidentielle 2024 au Sénégal : Que retenir de la journée ... (BBC Afrique)

La journée électorale a connu un calme en général au Sénégal, dans le cadre de l'élection présidentielle ce dimanche 24 mars 2024.

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Sénégal : le candidat antisystème proche de la victoire, le camp du ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

L'opposant antisystème Bassirou Diomaye Faye paraît se rapprocher au Sénégal d'une victoire à la présidentielle qui s'apparenterait à un séisme politique.

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Senegal poll: Bassirou Diomaye, Sonko's protégé, said to have ... (Africanews English)

Supporters of opposition party candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye flooded the streets of Senegal on Sunday, claiming he has won the first round of the ...

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Vote count continues in Senegal's presidential election (FRANCE 24)

Senegal's anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye appeared early Monday to be closing in on victory in a presidential poll that follows several ...

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Senegal election: Voters choose new president after political crisis (BBC News)

Long queues of voters were witnessed across the country as they flocked to choose from 17 presidential candidates. After he voted, outgoing President Macky Sall ...

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Senegal opposition's Faye leads early presidential election results (Reuters Africa)

Early results in Senegal's presidential polls suggested opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye may have clinched an outright majority, though his rival ...

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Présidentielle au Sénégal : le décompte se poursuit, les résultats ... (FRANCE 24)

Après le vote pour la présidentielle au Sénégal dimanche, le dépouillement a commencé mais les résultats officiels du scrutin ne devraient pas être connus ...

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Vote Counting Underway in Senegal Presidential Election (Voice of America)

Attempt to delay the elections by outgoing President Macky Sall plunged the country into a political crisis.

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Early results have radical change candidate ahead in Senegal ... (The Guardian)

Bassirou Diomaye Faye leads Amadou Ba, the candidate for the ruling party who has refused to concede, in the presidential vote.

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Présidentielle | Le Sénégal dans l'attente, l'opposant antisystème ... (La Presse)

L'opposant antisystème Bassirou Diomaye Faye, encore en prison il y a une dizaine de jours, est donné vainqueur de la présidentielle au Sénégal, ...

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Senegal election results: Who is Diomaye Faye, tipped to be next ... (Aljazeera.com)

Early results from Sunday's presidential elections in Senegal show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in the lead, prompting his supporters to ...

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Senegal's ruling coalition presidential hopeful recognises opposition ... (FRANCE 24)

Senegal's governing coalition candidate Amadou Ba on Monday recognised a win by anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the first-round of ...

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Senegal's former PM Ba concedes defeat in presidential election (Aljazeera.com)

Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba congratulates Bassirou Diomaye Faye for first-round victory.

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Présidentielle au Sénégal | Diomaye Faye va devenir président ... (La Presse)

L'opposant antisystème Bassirou Diomaye Faye, encore en prison il y a une dizaine de jours, va devenir le président du Sénégal après la reconnaissance lundi ...

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Senegal election result: Bassirou Diomaye Faye to become Africa's ... (BBC News)

Months in jail alongside ally and kingmaker Ousmane Sonko ended suddenly, with the pair released the week before the presidential election. Now Mr Clean, as ...

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From prison to palace: Faye's road to Senegal's presidency (Reuters India)

Just a few months ago, the man set to be Senegal's next president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sitting in a prison cell, a relatively unknown figure outside ...

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Senegal's Bonds Sink as Investors Weigh Opposition's Electoral ... (BNN)

People line up to vote during the presidential election in Dakar, March 24. , Bloomberg. (Bloomberg) -- Senegal's sovereign dollar bonds rallied, posting some ...

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Opposition candidate poised for triumph in Senegal's presidential race (Financial Times)

Ruling party rival concedes defeat as preliminary results point to big win for Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

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Le candidat antisystème proche d'une victoire à la présidentielle ... (Le Devoir)

De premiers résultats provisoires paraissent donner Bassirou Diomaye Faye vainqueur dès le premier tour de l'élection.

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Sénégal: Diomaye Faye deviendra président après une victoire ... (Le Journal de Montréal)

Bassirou Diomaye Faye deviendra le cinquième président du Sénégal, et le plus jeune, après la reconnaissance de sa victoire dès le premier tour lundi.

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Senegal Opposition's Faye Set to Become President After Rival ... (Voice of America)

Supporters of Senegalese presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye celebrate early results showing that Faye is leading initial presidential election tallies ...

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From prison to Senegal's presidential ... (FRANCE 24)

From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal's anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye embodies the winning charisma of his mentor and opposition ...

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Sénégal: le candidat antisystème déclaré proche de la victoire, le ... (TAHITI INFOS)

Dakar, Sénégal | AFP | lundi 24/03/2024 - L'opposant antisystème Bassirou Diomaye Faye parait se rapprocher lundi au Sénégal d'une victoire à la ...

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Senegal: Macky Sall's reputation is dented, but the former president ... (The Conversation CA)

With the conduct of the 24 March elections, Senegal's President Macky Sall appears to have saved his legacy.

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Opposition candidate sweeps to swift victory in Senegal election (The Globe and Mail)

Bassirou Diomaye Faye has won Senegal's presidential election in a landslide victory just 10 days after being freed from prison.

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Présidentielle au Sénégal | Diomaye Faye, candidat de la « rupture ... (La Presse)

Le vainqueur de la présidentielle au Sénégal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a assuré lundi que son pays resterait « l'allié sûr et fiable » de tous les partenaires ...

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Poised to become Senegal's next President, Diomaye Faye vows to ... (Africanews English)

Little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was congratulated Monday (Mar. 25) by Senegal's incumbent president Macky Sall.

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Des Sénégalais à Winnipeg se sont rendus aux urnes pour élire leur ... (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Le candidat d'opposition Bassirou Diomaye Faye remporte l'élection présidentielle dès le premier tour. Environ 75 Sénégalais ont votés à Winnipeg.

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Senegal's little-known opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye ... (FRANCE 24)

Senegal's little-known, 44-year-old opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye was named the country's next president on Monday, less than two weeks after ...

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In Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's win shows that change comes ... (Atlantic Council)

The West African country has shown that its reputation as a democratic bastion in its region remains strong.

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to become Senegal's next president ... (Africanews English)

Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Senegal's next president after provisional results showed the 44-year-old was headed for a huge ...

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Senegal's president-elect Faye pledges to govern with humility ... (Anadolu Agency)

'In electing me, the Senegalese people have chosen to break with the past,' says Bassirou Diomaye Faye - Anadolu Ajansı.

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Senegal's Faye Pledges to Tackle Rising Cost of Living, Corruption ... (BNN)

(Bloomberg) -- Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, pledged to tackle corruption and use the West African nation's resources to improve the ...

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Senegal election result: Opposition's Bassirou Diomaye Faye set to ... (BBC News)

Ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba calls Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him on his victory.

After delays and protests, people in Senegal voters finally go to the ... (NPR)

People in Senegal will finally have the chance to vote March 24. The country's president postponed elections last month.

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