Senegal votes in election that will decide if president can carry out the reforms he promised

Polls opened in Senegal for a parliamentary election to determine if newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can carry out promised reforms, including fighting corruption and securing more resources for the population. Faye’s party, PASTEF, needs 83 seats for a majority in the assembly, with analysts predicting a high chance of success due to his popularity. The campaign was marked by clashes, with Faye urging peace and respect for election results to maintain Senegal’s reputation as a stable democracy in West Africa.

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