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Senegal Awaits Official Legislative Election Results Amid Strong Showing by Pastef

Frederic Tendeng November 19, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) — The national vote counting commission is set to finalize and announce provisional results from Senegal’s legislative elections held on Sunday, November 17. The commission will convene tomorrow, November 20, at 10 a.m. in Room 4 of the Dakar Courthouse to consolidate data from departmental vote counting commissions.

Barthélemy Dias Faces Crushing Defeat in Dakar as Pastef Tightens Grip on Capital

Frederic Tendeng November 18, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Barthélemy Dias, the mayor of Dakar and leader of Samm sa Kaddu, has faced a significant political blow in the legislative elections held on November 17. Despite his ambitions to leverage these elections as a springboard toward the 2029 presidential race, his strategies were shattered by the dominance of the opposition party Pastef, led by Ousmane Sonko.

The IEC’s Egregious Misappropriation of Public Funds and Its Unwillingness to Show Records

Louise Mendy October 17, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL) – The Gambia Police Force announced Tuesday the initiation of a formal investigation into concerns raised by a recent National Audit Office (NAO) report on the financial practices of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

A Group of Gambians Abroad Form New Alliance to Run for Presidency in 2026

Kaddy Danso June 12, 2024

Gambiaj.com – (ATLANTA, United States of America) – In a bid to challenge the presidency in the 2026 elections, a group of Gambians living abroad are forming a new alliance with the support of Gambia’s stakeholders. This initiative aims to unite diverse viewpoints and opinions to address the pressing issues facing the nation.

U.S. President Joe Biden Congratulates Senegal’s President-Elect, Commits to Strengthening Partnership

Frederic Tendeng April 1, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election as the next President of Senegal has been met with congratulatory messages and warm wishes, highlighting the country’s commitment to democratic principles. The United States, in particular, has extended its congratulations, emphasizing the importance of the right to vote and the significance of democracy in ensuring liberty.

Senegal’s top Court Confirms Faye as President-elect

Frederic Tendeng March 30, 2024

Gambiaj.com – After a turbulent run-up to the election, the process itself was a peaceful one, with leading opposition figure Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as the new president-elect of Senegal with more than 50% of the vote.

Senegalese Call for Change – Insights from Political Analyst Mamadou Lamine Sarr

Frederic Tendeng March 28, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Mamadou Lamine Sarr, a political science professor at the Cheikh-Hamidou-Kane digital university in Dakar, has shared interesting insights into the overwhelming victory of Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the first round of the presidential election in Senegal. Sarr noted that while some expected a victory in the second round, the mobilization of the electorate led to Faye’s undisputed win.

Senegal – Amadou Bâ Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Victory

Frederic Tendeng March 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – Bassirou Diomaye Faye to congratulate him following his election as President of the Republic. In addition to the candidate’s personal call, his campaign headquarters has released a statement from the former Prime Minister, congratulating the new Head of State and wishing him success.

Amadou Ba Announces Declaration In the face of Impending Defeat

Frederic Tendeng March 25, 2024

Gambiaj.com – The candidate of the ruling coalition, Amadou Ba, has announced a declaration for this Monday noon, followed by a surprise entry into the headquarters of the APR located in Mermoz.

Ziguinchor Swept by Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Presidential Election Landslide

Frederic Tendeng March 25, 2024

In a stunning turn of events, all polling stations, or rather all polling offices, in Ziguinchor have fallen into the hands

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