Following his victory in Sunday’s Presidential election, Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye has praised outgoing President Macky Sall for allowing a smooth election to take place and accepting his victory at the polls. In his response to the outpouring of support for his victory, the 44 year old tax inspector said he will govern with … Read more
Street celebrations have greeted opposition candidate Bassirou Faye’s strong showing in Sunday’s presidential election. Results of many polling stations across the country which have been released so far show that the candidate of PASTEF who was only released some ten days before the election is leading, prompting analysts to dismiss fears that a run-off is … Read more
Observers said turnout among the more than 7 million registered voters appeared to be high in the morning, although more precise figures would be available later Sunday. Babacar Gueye, who heads Senegal’s civil society network of observers, said participation was important to give the election legitimacy. “At the opening of polling stations today, I have … Read more
