Senegal debates amnesty for protest violence
Senegalese lawmakers debate a proposed amnesty bill to calm tensions after deadly protests erupted over the delayed presidential election.
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Senegal’s Sall is handed national dialogue report
Senegalese president Macky Sall was handed the report written following the national dialogue he convened last week.
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Senegal’s political turmoil deepens over June 2 election
Senegalese President Macky Sall faces a political crisis as he receives a June 2 election recommendation after protests over the postponed February 25 vote.
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Senegal citizens push for swift resolution on elections
Amidst a constitutional crisis, Senegal witnesses citizens gathering to demand swift presidential elections by April 2.
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Social media fuels surge in African migrants to US-Mexico border
Social media buzz has sparked a significant increase in African migration to the US, with Senegalese migrants using a new route through Nicaragua to reach the US-Mexico border.
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Senegal journalist stabbed in brutal attack
Senegal’s president condemned a violent attack on a journalist, urging for a swift investigation as the motive remains unclear.
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At least 26 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Senegal
Fishing boat destined for Canary Islands capsizes off Saint-Louis, about 320 kilometers north of Dakar
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Senegal’s Sall seeks new date for election to end crisis
Senegal’s President Macky Sall engages in crisis talks, entering the second day to set a new date for the postponed presidential election amid civil society’s push for urgency.
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Senegal’s Sall declares general amnesty to calm protests
Senegal’s President offers amnesty for protests, seeks consensus on new election date. Opposition boycotts talks, tensions remain high.
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Senegalese vote in mock election to demonstrate to poll delay
People called on to observe ‘electoral mourning’ on Feb. 25 — date presidential election was supposed to take place
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