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ELECTIONS

Ousmane Sonko a rising star in Senegal

The country should allow eligible candidates to contest the presidential election and in so doing uphold its democratic status in the region

  • Aaron Ng’ambi
5 min read
When former president Jerry Rawlings had to stand down and the ruling party ran John Atta Mills — a considerably less charismatic figure — as its presidential candidate, the Ghanaian opposition found a way through.
ABDOU DIOUF

How opposition parties in Africa can make friends and influence people

Only by demonstrating that it would perform better in office while building trust within the wider population can the opposition force improvements in the electoral system while…

  • Nic Cheeseman
7 min read
President Macky Sall.
AFP

Senegal: Local polls seen as a test for President Sall

Over 5.3-million people are expected to vote in elections seen as a key test for Macky Sall and his party, which control only a few local communities.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Wade on back foot in bid for third term
ABDOULAYE WADE

Wade on back foot in bid for third term

Veteran Senegalese politician Abdoulaye Wade is set for a runoff election after failing to secure a majority in the first round of voting.

  • Sapa Afp
2 min read
Senegal’s Wade in the running for third term
ABDOULAYE WADE

Senegal’s Wade in the running for third term

Senegal’s presidential candidates have held their final rallies as protesters marched in the streets. Tensions are high ahead of Sunday’s poll.

  • Rukmini Callimachi
2 min read