World news about “Senegal politics” published by euronews.
Youssou N’Dour on why he switched to politics This week, I-Talk welcomes musician-turned-politician Youssou N’Dour, Senegal’s new minister for culture and tourism. After making a name for himself as… 25/10/2012
Senegal’s President Macky Sall gives first interview Senegal has once again just shown that where Africa is concerned, it is a little bit different. It has just held a mostly peaceful and fraud-free presidential… 27/03/2012
Senegal’s Sall continues pursuit of stability Macky Sall shot to his present political height of Senegal’s president-elect in a space of 12 years, building on experience. He is originally a geological… 26/03/2012
Anti-government protests in DakarA boy runs past burning tyres during anti-government protests in Senegal’s capital, Dakar on February 16, 2012. Riot police used teargas, truncheons and a… 17/02/2012
EU observer Thijs Berman on Senegal Euronews spoke to the head of the EU observer mission in Senegal, Thijs Berman. He said he was worried about a situation where police are firing live rounds… 01/02/2012
Youssou N’dour lands Senegal government jobSenegal’s new president Macky Sall has given Youssou N’dour a post in his government. The internationally-renowned singer – who was banned from running for… 05/04/2012
ECOWAS impose sanctions on Mali juntaThe new president of Senegal has sworn his oath of office at a ceremony attended by several fellow African leaders. Macky Sall, who was elected with… 02/04/2012
Senegal’s Sall sets out his political futureSenegal’s Macky Sall has been speaking to euronews about his future as the country’s new president. Official results confirm his win with 65 percent of the… 27/03/2012
Senegal’s president-elect to audit state financesAs the EU and African Union congratulate officials in Senegal for a smooth run off presidential election, attention has turned to the country’s many economic… 26/03/2012
Senegal’s Sall hails presidential winThousands of people have taken to the streets of the Senegalese capital, Dakar, to celebrate the presidential election victory of Macky Sall. It comes after… 26/03/2012
Wade admits defeat in Senegal presidential pollThere were celebrations in Senegal as supporters of presidential challenger Macky Sall greeted his victory. Although official results have not yet been… 26/03/2012
Voting ends in Senegal’s presidential run-offAs polling stations closed in Senegal’s run-off presidential election, voters were just hours away from knowing whether President Abdoulaye Wade had beaten… 25/03/2012
Calls for peace in Senegal presidential run-off voteThere are appeals for calm as Senegal votes in the second round of presidential elections. With the recent coup in fellow West African country Mali, many… 25/03/2012
Call for calm on eve of Senegal’s election run-offOfficials in Senegal have called for calm ahead of Sunday’s presidential run-off as incumbent Abdoulaye Wade looks to extend his twelve-year rule. The… 24/03/2012
Campaigning over in Senegal’s presidential runoff voteCampaigning between the two remaining rivals in Senegal’s presidential election second round runoff ended on Friday after weeks of rallies. Opponents… 23/03/2012
Senegal presidential goes to a second roundOpposition candidate Macky Sall will challenge Senegal’s incumbent leader Abdoulaye Wade to a run off for the presidency in roughly three weeks time. Despite… 01/03/2012
Senegal looks set for a presidential run-offWith unofficial results from Senegal’s presidential election suggesting a close first round , the two front runners, Abdoulaye Wade and Macky Sall are… 28/02/2012
Second round predicted in Senegal presidentialUnofficial polls in Senegal suggest the presidential election there might have to go to a second round. The two main rivals, the incumbent President… 27/02/2012
Senegal presidential vote too close to callUnofficial polls in Senegal suggest the presidential election might have to go to a second round. The two main rivals, the incumbent President Abdoulaye… 27/02/2012
Calls for calm as polls close in SenegalThe international community called for calm as counting got underway in Senegal’s controversial presidential election. The ballot follows weeks of violent… 27/02/2012
Wade booed in Senegal voteSenegal’s President Abdoulaye Wade was booed as he cast his vote in a controversial election expected to return him for a third term. The ballot follows… 26/02/2012
Senegal faces stability test over presidential pollThe people of Senegal are going to the polls in an election that pits the President against a string of rivals who say his bid for a third term is… 26/02/2012
Troubled election threatens Senegal’s democracySenegal is heading for its most contentious election in recent history. The presidential poll will be held on Sunday against a backdrop of political… 25/02/2012
Ex-Nigerian leader bids to stop Senegal violenceFormer Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo is in Senegal as a special African envoy to try to defuse tensions ahead of next Sunday’s presidential… 22/02/2012
Senegal’s N’Dour slightly hurt at election protestOpposition supporters again clashed with security forces in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Tuesday night ahead of Sunday’s election. Police fired tear gas… 22/02/2012
Senegal opposition calls new anti-Wade protestThe opposition in Senegal has called for another unofficial anti-government demonstration on Monday in the centre of Dakar, following more clashes on Sunday… 20/02/2012
Unrest mars early voting in Senegal electionThe Senegalese capital Dakar has been rocked by a fourth consecutive day of violence in clashes between police and opponents of President Abdoulaye Wade… 19/02/2012
International concerns mount over Senegal unrestThe unrest in Senegal that has claimed several lives in recent days has prompted the UN Secretary General to call for restraint from all sides. At least… 01/02/2012
Wade again cleared to run for Senegal presidencyOpposition groups have lost their appeal to prevent Abdoulaye Wade running for president of Senegal a third time. The Constitutional Council, the country’s… 30/01/2012
Senegal opposition vows resistance to WadeSenegal’s opposition has vowed resistance to President Wade, whose decision to seek a controversial third term in office sparked violent protests on Friday… 29/01/2012
Dakar quiet after stormy night in Senegal presidency rowCalm has returned to streets of Senegal’s capital city, even though the opposition has vowed to continue its fight against President Abdoulaye Wade’s plan to… 28/01/2012
Senegal protesters to march on presidential palaceThere has been violence in Senegal after the country’s top legal body gave the go-ahead for veteran President Abdoulaye Wade to stand for a third term – and… 28/01/2012
N’Dour speaks about Senegalese candidacyWorld famous Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour says he wants to give up music for politics and will run for president of his West African nation. Euronews… 12/01/2012
Senegal’s President Wade fuels controversyPressure has been increasing to convince Abdulaye Wade not to run for president of Senegal for a third time. Many say the 85-year-old has no place on a ballot… 12/01/2012
Youssou N’Dour – “If I win the elections in the first round Senegal will go into orbit.”A few days ago the international music star Youssou N’Dour announced he would be a candidate in February’s Presidential elections in Senegal. In the full… 11/01/2012
