Senegal election: Opposition disputes ruling party’s victory claim
By DW
02 August 2022 |
5:03 am
President Macky Sall's ruling coalition has tentatively claimed victory as the opposition fears he will use a parliamentary majority to run for a third term, beyond the current term limit.
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