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Vol 65 No 1

Published 4th January 2024


Senegal

Sonko's long walk to the ballot box

The leading oppositionist could still be barred from running in next month's presidential elections

The suspense continues. On 5 January, the Constitutional Court will rule on statements from 13 parliamentarians in support of the presidential candidacy of Ousmane Sonko, leader of the officially dissolved Pastef Les Patriotes. The first round of Senegal's presidential elections is due on 25 February.

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