Tag: Amadou Ba

Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in Parliament

November 25, 2024

The National Commission for the Counting of Votes has officially announced on November 21 the results, confirming a landslide victory for Ousmane Sonko's Pastef party. ... Read More

Senegal: short election campaign in full swing for delayed presidential vote on 24 March

March 21, 2024

Campaigning for the upcoming presidential election is in full swing in Senegal, as the country’s voters will head to the polls this Sunday (24 March), ... Read More

Senegal: govt sets new date for delayed presidential vote for 24 March

March 7, 2024

Senegal’s delayed presidential election will be held on 24 March, the country’s President Macky Sall has announced, following weeks of political turmoil and violent protests ... Read More

UN peacekeeper killed in attack in DRC as East Africa leaders renew call for ceasefire

February 6, 2023

A United Nations peacekeeper from South Africa was killed in an attack on a helicopter in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday (5 ... Read More

Senegal: Macky Sall appoints Amadou Ba new Premier

September 19, 2022

Senegalese President Macky Sall named Amadou Ba as the country’s new Prime Minister, a position abolished  in 2019. A statement on state-run national television RTS ... Read More