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Khalifa Sall

March 24, 2024

After weeks of delay, protests, Senegalese elect new president Sunday 

Voting commenced earlier on Sunday after weeks of delay that triggered widespread protests in Senegal.

Senegalese voting
February 10, 2024

Senegal: Macky Sall justifies controversial election postponement extending his tenure

In his first public statement on the election postponement that has sparked nationwide protests and widespread condemnation, Mr Sall denied trying to hold on to power.

Macky Sall
February 9, 2024

Election postponement is coup d’état; illegal third term for Macky Sall: Khalifa Sall

Mr Sall announced last week the postponement of the election scheduled for February 25, sparking a wave of protests in Senegal.

Khalifa Sall