Senegal’s President Wins Big in Legislative Elections
Senegal’s president received a clear mandate from voters for a second time this year. But with that mandate comes high expectations.
Senegal ruling party on track to win legislative majority
Senegal's ruling party is heading for an overwhelming victory in weekend legislative polls, according to media projections Monday, paving the way for it to deliver the promise of ambitious reform that swept it to power eight months ago.
Senegal's president faces budget challenge after likely parliamentary win
A likely absolute majority for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Pastef party in Senegal's legislative election would empower him to pursue his ambitious 25-year agenda, though his first challenge will be coming up with a budget amid a fiscal crisis.
Senegal's governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda
Senegal’s governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition leaders conceded defeat Monday in an election determining whether newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can carry out ambitious reforms he promised during his campaign.
Senegal's Ruling Party Poised for Parliamentary Majority in Boost for Reform Agenda
Senegal president's party PASTEF is poised to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly as main opposition parties conceded defeat Monday in the country's parliamentary elections
Senegal’s Faye Heads for Parliamentary Majority in Test for Reform Agenda
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye looks set to secure a parliamentary majority that will enable him to implement reforms needed to stabilize the nation’s finances.
President Faye wins mandate for reform in Senegal
The governing Pastef party is projected for an overwhelming victory after Senegal's legislative elections. Any win for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to strengthen their mandate to implement ambitious reforms and address economic and social challenges.
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Senegal votes in election that will decide if president can carry out the reforms he promised
People in Senegal are voting in a parliamentary election that will decide whether the country’s president will be able to ...
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Senegal’s elections were a triumph for democracy – what went right
Senegal’s election reinforced the strength of its democratic institutions. Civil unrest had occurred largely due to legal ...
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Senegal holds snap election as President Faye eyes majority to push reforms
More than seven million people eligible to vote in the snap election, with jobs and rising prices on their minds.
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Senegal government claims 'large victory' in legislative polls
Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko had struggled to get their reforms passed in recent months in the ...
Senegal's ruling party of PM Sonko leads in legislative elections
Senegal's ruling PASTEF party, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, secured a large lead in the November 17 legislative ...
Senegal enters last day of tense campaign ahead of key legislative election
Politicians in Senegal are wrapping up a tense electoral campaign ahead of a key legislative election this weekend that’s set ...
Senegal counts votes as new leaders eye parliamentary win
Senegal began counting votes Sunday after parliamentary elections in which the new government is aiming for a resounding ...
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In Senegal's legislative elections, youth fuel Ousmane Sonko's rise
In Senegal's lead-up to the November 17 legislative elections, Ousmane Sonko's PASTEF party gains strong support from young people. Despite recent violence, Sonko’s anti-corruption stance and break ...
Senegal's radical government claims 'large victory' in legislative polls
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It ...
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What is at stake in Senegal's parliamentary elections
Senegal votes in parliamentary polls on Sunday, eight months after electing new leaders promising profound political change.