But Senegal faces many of the same problems that have bedeviled its neighbors in West Africa — such as persistent poverty, an education deficit and a lack of jobs, particularly for young people.
Former Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba conceded the presidential election to opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye. Faye, backed by popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, has ...
Residents of Dakar, Senegal’s coastal capital, began celebrating at 8 p.m. on Sunday, before many polling stations had even had a chance to count the contents of their ballot boxes. People ...
The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has asked the European Commission to open an investigation into the mismanagement of European Union funds ...
Opposition presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (center) leaves the polling station after casting his vote during Senegal's presidential election in Ndiaganiao, Senegal, on Sunday.
Senegal’s new president named Ousmane Sonko as prime minister, elevating to power the populist opposition leader who backed his candidacy in last month’s election. The appointment came hours ...
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal inaugurated Africa's youngest elected leader as president on Tuesday, as the 44-year-old and previously little-known Bassirou Diomaye Faye completed a dramatic ...
Women in Senegal now make up more than 40% of parliament, one of the highest levels of representation in Africa. “It’s crucial to strike a balance between modern evolution and respect for our ...
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal's little-known opposition figure who was elected president this week in a tightly contested race won over 54% of the votes, according to results released on Wednesday.
DAKAR, April 3 (Reuters) - Senegal will conduct an audit of the oil, gas and mining sectors, newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye told the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday, while ...
Senegal's outgoing President Macky Sall congratulated opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye as his successor on Monday, hailing "a victory for Senegalese democracy" after Faye's rival ...
Long considered one of Africa's model democracies, the west African nation of Senegal has a tradition of stable governments and civilian rule. Slaves, ivory and gold were exported from the coast ...