When the head of the ECOWAS mission to Senegal, Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, visited President Macky Sall in his residence the day after the nation’s voters cast their ballots for the youngest President-elect in the country’s history, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, he met a president resigned to his fate, even eager to leave office. “If it were … Read more
The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years. Senegal’s Constitutional Council has confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The confirmation on Friday paves the way for his inauguration as the country’s fifth president, which is expected to take place on … Read more
President Macky Sall of Senegal has bemoaned the high cost of organising elections in Africa. The president, whose tenure ends on 2 April when the new president-elect, Bassirou Faye, takes over, said while democracy remains the best form of government, the process of choosing leaders is quite ruinous to the economy of African nations. Mr … Read more
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
His main opponent from the governing coalition, Amadou Ba, 62, recognised Faye’s win and rang him to offer his congratulations. Amadou Ba, left, conceded victory to opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Senegal’s presidential elections on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE Outgoing president Macky Sall, who did not stand after wins in 2012 and 2019, also congratulated … 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
The Head of the ECOWAS election observation mission to the Presidential election in Senegal, lbrahim Gambari, has expressed satisfaction with the process so far. Mr Gambari, a professor, led a delegation made up of the Commissioner Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdul-Feteh Musah; Nigerian Ambassador to ECOWAS, Musa Nuhu; representatives of the ECOWAS Parliament and … 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
In Kolda District, 670kms away from Dakar, Senegal’s capital, voting began in earnest as early as 8.10am as large number of people turned out to cast their votes for their candidates. A large proportion of the voters are women who tend to arrive in groups, some backing their children and discussing animatedly amongst themselves. The … Read more
The Head of the ECOWAS Observer Mission to Senegal and former Nigeria’s minister for external affairs, Ibrahim Gambari, on Friday praised the resilience of the people of Senegal and their commitment to stand by the principles of free elections and the tenets of democratic governance. Mr Gambari, a professor, who leads a 130-member observer group … Read more
