Macky Sall

a group of students sitting barefoot on the ground as they go through burned documents

Young Senegalese feel the impact of the country’s political crisis

Youth

Senegal is often seen as a model of political stability in West Africa. But that could be changing. President Macky Sall has upset people with the suggestion that he may run for a third term next year, defying the Constitution, and young people are increasingly frustrated by a lack of opportunities. Recent protests turned deadly, and most victims were under the age of 30.

As Senegal counts votes, tensions fester between incumbent’s supporters, challengers

The World

Dakar-Based Artist Keyti Raps the News

Global Politics
The World

Before Youssou was ‘Monsieur le Ministre’

Macky Sall Election Victory in Senegal Called an ‘Example for Africa’

Global Politics
The World

Senegal Faces Run-off Vote

Conflict & Justice

A tight race is emerging in Senegal’s controversial presidential election between incumbent Abdoulaye Wade and former Prime Minister Macky Sall, unofficial results suggest.

Members of the hip-hop group Y'en a marre perform during a community concert in the Dalifort neighbourhood of Senegal's capital Dakar, June 18, 2011.

Why Senegalese youth want change, not revolution

Conflict & Justice

A look at the Y’en a Marre, or ‘enough is enough’ movement.