Observation missions from the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) noted the absence of major opposition parties
Stakeholders raised several pressing issues, including the contentious question of attestations for voter registration cards, which has long fuelled disputes
MacDoul-Gaye emphasized that protecting truth is a shared responsibility, stating that no single institution can combat misinformation alone.
The four-day workshop will feature expert sessions on electoral administration, media ethics, countering misinformation, and building stakeholder confidence
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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