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A web of legal cases surrounding key opposition figures, as well as rejections of several opposition candidate lists, has turned the pre-election period into a multi-front…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265748
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The new body is part of President Macky Sall's agenda of constitutional reforms ahead of parliamentary elections in 2017 and the presidential vote in 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213316
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The changes follow recent public criticism over Sall’s poor response to flooding that caused significant damage in many areas, including the capital Dakar, coupled with anger over…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257472
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The two main contenders are the presidential coalition Benno Bokk Yakaar (Together for an Emergent Senegal, BBY) and the opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi (Liberate the People…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271695
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This leaves incumbent President Macky Sall (no relation) facing only four challengers in the first round.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241226
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The ruling coalition won a projected 42 out of 45 electoral departments, including the capital, Dakar, a stronghold of imprisoned mayor Khalifa Sall (no relation). The coalition…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223605
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This follows a hunger strike by Niang and significant mobilisation by journalists and civil society organisations. Arrested on November 6, he was accused of reporting information…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274777
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Senegalese gas scandal.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245041
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This followed Sall’s July 3 announcement that he would not seek a controversial third term after months of ambiguity and increasing popular unrest.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282512
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Khalifa Sall trial