Voting was under way in Senegal in a delayed presidential election many hope will bring change
Presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is backed by Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after casting his vote at the polling station at Ndiaganiao in MbourVoting was under way in Senegal on Sunday in a delayed presidential election many hope will bring change after a turbulent political period that triggered violent anti-government protests and boosted support for the opposition.
The incumbent is not on the ballot for the first time in Senegal’s history. His ruling coalition has picked former prime minister Amadou Ba, 62, as its candidate. “Food, water, school; everything is expensive with the low income we have in Senegal,” said the father of three. An amnesty law passed this month allowed their release days before the vote. They have campaigned together under the banner “Diomaye is Sonko”. Some high-profile politicians and opposition candidates have backed Faye’s candidacy.
“Senegal remains a democratic country, so I am very proud,” said Ngom after voting, reiterating her promise to restructure the economy and protect democratic rights.
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