Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recounts events leading up to Senegal’s presidential polls and how some hope for a miracle.
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The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
A series of other deaths also have raised concerns about maternal and infant health in the West African nation.
Africa, still facing lingering pandemic economic blues, has been hit hard by rising costs linked to invasion of Ukraine.
The real test is creating a strong foundation for women’s empowerment.
Vote counting under way as Senegal’s prime minister suggests Macky win amid accusations of biased process.
President Macky Sall is widely expected to win re-election after two of his main rivals were barred from running.
President pledges ‘constructive dialogue’ with opposition and vows action on youth unemployment and women’s empowerment.
The 57-year-old incumbent received 58.27 percent of Sunday’s vote, which observers say had no major irregularities.
According to provincial tally, Sall garnered at least 57 percent of votes, paving the way for his second and final term.
Preliminary results due on Tuesday and the final tally on Friday, with incumbent Macky Sall expected to win.
