Senegal's Faye Signs Electoral Law Opening Path for Sonko's 2029 Presidential Bid
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 16
Senegal's Faye Signs Electoral Law Opening Path for Sonko's 2029 Presidential Bid
5 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 16
Bassirou Diomaye Faye signed an amended electoral code into law, clearing a key legal hurdle for Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to run in Senegal's next presidential election.
Parliament had already approved the revised text after Faye sent back an earlier version over a technical issue, allowing the bill to return for formal promulgation.
The change is widely seen as tailored to restore Sonko's eligibility, extending the political realignment that brought Faye and Sonko's camp to power.
As Senegal seeks new IMF loans, why is it defying expert advice on restructuring its massive debt?
Senegal is demanding slavery reparations. How will this impact its debt talks with former colonial powers?
Faye just enabled his PM's presidential run. Why are there rumors he plans to fire him?