Senegal votes to elect new president

In Senegal, the race for the presidency reaches a climax as presidential election holds to elect a successor to incumbent Macky Sall. With 19 candidates on the ballot, including prominent figures like Anta Babacar Ngom, Idrissa Seck, and Khalifa Sall, the electoral landscape is diverse and dynamic.
However, the election is not without controversy. Two renowned opposition figures, Karim Wade and Ousmane Sonko, were not cleared to contest the vote under contentious circumstances, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process.
Join us as we delve into the intricacies of the Senegalese presidential election, exploring the various candidates, their platforms, and the broader implications for Senegal's political future.
Full list of candidates:
Anta Babacar Ngom,
Amadou Ba,
Boubacar Camara,
Cheikh Tidiane Dieye,
Déthié Fall,
Daouda Ndiaye,
Habib Sy,
Khalifa Sall,
Idrissa Seck,
Mame Boye Diao,
Mouhamed Boun Abdalah Dione,
Aliou Mamadou Dia,
Malick Gackou,
Aly Ngouille Ndiaye,
Mamadou Lamine Diallo,
Serigne Mboup,
Pape Djibril Fall,
Bassirou Diomaye Faye,
Thierno Allassane Sall
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