Politics
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: From Detention to Presidency – Senegal’s Political Upheaval
In a recent turn of events, Senegal, the vibrant West African nation, witnessed a historic presidential election on March 24, 2024. The election, marked by its diversity of candidates and unexpected outcomes, has stirred both national and international intrigue. Among the contenders were six individuals vying for Senegal’s highest office, including one female and five […]
Blogs, Politics
Senegal’s Opposition Leader Faces Setbacks in Presidential Bid
Senegal’s prominent opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, encountered significant setbacks in his pursuit of contesting the presidency as the top court upheld his defamation conviction, and the Constitutional Council rejected his incomplete application to be a presidential candidate. The rejection of Sonko’s candidacy was based on its incomplete nature, and his lawyer, Cir�� Cledor Ly, highlighted […]
Blogs, Politics, Spotlights
Senegal Political Crises: Can Sonko’s Release Pay For The Vandalisation?
The leader of the Pastef party Ousmane Sonko– who is faced with rape allegations appeared in court on Monday which led to his release. But the question that might come to one’s mind is can Ousmane Sonko’s pay for the lost and damages. Violence and Vandalisation became the main headlines emerging from the West African […]