Senegal elects mayors with eyes on 2024 presidential election

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Senegal votes in municipal and regional elections on Sunday, amid growing political tensions over whether President Macky Sall will seek to extend his rule beyond the two-term limit in a nation long considered one of Africa's most stable democracies. For the crowded field of opposition candidates aiming to take control of the main cities, the

4 months ago·Dakar, Senegal

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Senegal elects mayors with eyes on 2024 presidential election

By Diadie Ba and Bate Felix DAKAR - Senegal votes in municipal and regional elections on Sunday, amid growing political tensions over whether President Macky Sall will seek to extend his rule beyond the two-term limit in a nation long considered one of Africa's most stable democracies. For the crowded field of opposition candidates aiming to take control of the main cities, the

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Senegal elects mayors with eyes on 2024 presidential election

DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal votes in municipal and regional elections on Sunday, amid growing political tensions over whether President Macky Sall will seek to extend his rule beyond the two-term limit in a nation long considered one of Africa's most stable democracies. Read full story

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Bloomberg Quint

Senegal Votes in Local Elections Seen as Key Test for President

(Bloomberg) -- Senegal holds municipal elections on Sunday that will serve as a gauge of support for President Macky Sall and his ruling coalition.Continue Reading. Read more on Politics by BloombergQuint.

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Senegal elects mayors with eyes on 2024 presidential election

By Diadie Ba and Bate Felix DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal votes in municipal and regional elections on Sunday, amid growing political tensions over whether President Macky Sall will seek to extend his

4 months ago·San Diego, United States

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VOA News

Senegal Votes for Mayors in Litmus Test for President

DAKAR - Voters in Senegal went to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors and local representatives in a vote seen as a key test of support for President Macky Sall.The election is the first in the West African country since deadly riots erupted last year following the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.The poll, which comes five months ahead of an eagerly awaited general election, is also the first si

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The Guardian Nigeria

Senegal votes for mayors in litmus test for president

Voters in Senegal went to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors and local representatives in a vote seen as a key test of support for President Macky Sall.The post Senegal votes for mayors in litmus test for president appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

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