Senegal's ruling PASTEF party claimed a decisive victory in legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda. Voting was peaceful, with 90-95% of ballots counted. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party reportedly outperformed opposition groups in early results, solidifying its dominance eight months after assuming power.

Senegal's Ruling PASTEF Party Claims Victory in Legislative Polls

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged supporters of the ruling Pastef party to take revenge for alleged violence against them during the campaign for a parliamentary election this Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

Senegal PM Calls For 'Vengeance' Against Attack on Supporters

Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has won Senegal Presidential elections with 54% votes.

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins 54% votes | The story of Senegal's President

Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was set to be declared the country's next president after his rival from the ruling coalition called him on Monday to concede defeat.

Senegal opposition leader Faye set to become president as ruling coalition candidate concedes

Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is leading the race in Senegal's presidential election. Several of the 17 candidates have conceded to him, however official results have not yet been announced.

Senegal election results: Opposition's Faye leads race for presidency

Senegal went to polls today the delayed yet high-stakes election poses a test for the country's democracy. Voters will elect the fifth president with the runup to election day marked by violence and anti-government demonstrations. The outgoing president Macky Sall has wowed to peacefully hand over office to his successor this comes after the country's top Court blocked his attempts to delay the elections for 10 months.

Senegal voters choose new president after political crisis

Senegal is set to go to polls today the delayed yet high-stakes election poses a test for the country's democracy. Voters will elect the fifth president with the runup to election day marked by violence and anti-government demonstrations. The outgoing president Macky Sall has wowed to peacefully hand over office to his successor this comes after the country's top Court blocked his attempts to delay the elections for 10 months.

Senegal votes for its next president

Senegal: 7.3 million to cast vote in Presidential polls

International investors will be closely monitoring the presidential election in senegal, after delays incited widespread protests. The country, usually one of coup-prone west africa's most stable democracies, has been gripped by tension since early february, when president macky sall tried to postpone the vote that had been due to take place on feb. 25 by 10 months, leading to warnings of democratic backsliding.

Senegal polls: Clock ticks as jailed candidates are released

The political turmoil in Senegal began in february when authorities tried to delay the February 25 poll to december, a move sall said was aimed at avoiding electoral disputes, but was perceived by the Opposition as an institutional coup attempt.

Senegal political crisis: Elections on march

The postponement of Senegal's elections has provoked one of the most serious political crises to hit the country in decades. Watch in for more details!

Senegal slides into chaos as elections loom

In a historic decision on the 15th of February, Senegal's constitutional council overturned the postponement of this month's presidential election. The landmark decision opens up a realm of uncertainty for the traditionally stable West African nation. President Mackay Sall's decision earlier this month to postpone the election scheduled for 25th February had sparked widespread outcry and prompted deadly protests. Reportedly, At least three young men were killed during protests and at least 266 people were arrested across the country, including journalists.

Senegal: Deadly protests prompted by President election postponement

Senegal's standing as a stable democracy in a volatile area. It is in jeopardy after lawmakers passed a controversial bill. To extend President Macky Sall's tenure and delay the elections further. Protests broke out after President Sall called off the election just three weeks before the due date.

US urges Senegalese President to restore electoral calendar | Race To Power

The death toll amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential elections until December has climbed to three, as concerns grow that one of the remaining democracies in coup-hit West Africa is under threat.

Senegal unrest: Three dead amid protests over delayed presidential elections

Senegal’s former prime minister Aminata Toure, now a leading opposition figure, was arrested on Sunday (Feb 4) in the capital Dakar amid protests against the indefinite postponement of the presidential election, reported news agency AFP.

Senegal’s former PM Aminata Toure arrested as police and protesters clash over indefinite election delay

Senegal’s top opposition leader has suffered major setbacks in his quest to contest the presidency after the Supreme Court upheld a defamation conviction against him and the Constitutional Council later rejected his application to be a presidential candidate.

Senegal top court rejects opposition leader Sonko's appeal

A Senegal court, on Thursday (June 1), sentenced opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison for “corrupting youth.” Meanwhile, he was acquitted of rape and death threat charges in the same case, which may affect the presidential aspirant’s chances of running in the elections next year.

Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko sentenced to two years in prison, verdict sparks protests

Senegal went to the polls for a legislative election on Sunday and counting is underway for the polls which is a crucial precursor for the 2024 Presidential elections. Now, amid this, Senegal President Macky Sall's ruling coalition has now claimed that it has won 30 of the country's 46 administrative departments.