Senegalese voters will choose their next president on Sunday in a delayed but high-stakes election that poses a crucial test for the country’s democracy.
Senegalese voters will choose their next president on Sunday in a delayed and high-stakes election that poses a test for the country’s democracy. Outgoing President Macky Sall, whose second and final term expires on April 2, has promised to peacefully handover to his elected successor after the country’s top court blocked his attempts to delay the election – originally scheduled for February 24 – for 10 months.
Faye was chosen as a backup candidate for Sonko in November after their Pastef party which was dissolved by the government formed a coalition with other opposition parties. Both men were released last week after Sall granted amnesty to political prisoners. To be declared president, a candidate must secure more than 50% of the total ballots. If no candidate attains an absolute majority in the first round of voting, a run-off election will be held after two weeks.
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