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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye with outgoing President Macky Sall. Credit: Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF)

Africa’s Christian Professionals Wish Senegal’s New President “God’s wisdom, grace, guidance”

Apr 3, 2024

Members of the Africa Christian Professionals Forum (ACPF) are wishing Senegal’s new President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye God’s graces and wisdom.

Members of the Young Christian Students of Senegal (JEC/S) . Credit: JEC/S

Catholic Students in Senegal Condemn “violence, tragic deaths” in Vote Delay Protests

Feb 15, 2024

Members of the Young Christian Students of Senegal (JEC/S) are displeased with acts of violence that have resulted in the death of innocent citizens amid protests against the February 3 decision of President Macky Sall to postpone the presidential poll that had been scheduled to take place on February 25. 

Postponing Polls Threat to Senegal’s “enviable democratic credentials”: Catholic Entity

Feb 8, 2024

The decision to postpone of the presidential elections in Senegal threatens the West African country’s democratic reputation, the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN) has said.

Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal. Credit: CNL

Catholic Laity in Senegal in “total disagreement” with Postponing General Elections

Feb 6, 2024

Members of the National Laity Council (CNL) in Senegal do not approve of the decision to postpone the general elections that were previously scheduled to take place on February 25.

“Baffled by what's going on”: Archbishop in Senegal on Postponing General Elections

Feb 5, 2024

The decision to postpone the general elections in Senegal, previously scheduled to take place on February 25, is difficult to comprehend, Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of the country’s Dakar Archdiocese has said. 

President Macky Sall addressing the nation on 3 July 2023. Credit: Presidency of the Republic of Senegal

Senegal President Not Seeking Reelection “to reduce tension, calm hearts”: Catholic Laity

Jul 8, 2023

The decision by President Macky Sall of Senegal not to seek reelection in Presidential elections scheduled for February 2024 will go a long way in addressing diffusing the socio-political tension that has characterized the West African nation, and calming hearts of Senegalese, the Catholic Laity in the country have said.

Macky Sall, President of Senegal.

Senegal’s President Recounts His “constructive conversation with Pope Francis”

May 6, 2020

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has recounted his discussion with Pope Francis at the beginning of this week, terming it as “constructive” and mutually enriching.