“News in Senegal: Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade could run in the presidential election”
Seven months before the Senegalese presidential election, a new reform of the electoral code was adopted by deputies. A decision which will allow the two opposition figures, Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade, to participate in the presidential race in February 2024.
The adoption of this reform was largely favorable, with 124 votes for, 1 against and no abstentions. It stipulates that any person convicted but having benefited from an amnesty or pardon can be registered on the electoral lists and stand for election. Khalifa Sall, former mayor of Dakar, and Karim Wade, son of former president Abdoulaye Wade, were prevented from participating in the 2019 presidential election due to convictions in separate financial cases.
This electoral rehabilitation decision could help ease the political and social tensions that have marked Senegal in recent years. Indeed, the country has experienced episodes of violent protest, notably during clashes between opponent Ousmane Sonko and the government. The uncertainty surrounding Macky Sall’s potential candidacy for a third term also contributed to this instability.
Senegal, known for its stability in an often troubled region, hopes to return to a peaceful democratic process. The possibility for Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade to run in the presidential election opens new political perspectives for the country.
It is important to emphasize that the reform of the electoral code was adopted with respect for the democratic process and the country’s institutions. The final decision will depend on the promulgation of the text by the government.
This new political development in Senegal arouses the interest and attention of many national and international observers. The coming months will be crucial for the preparation of this presidential election and for the evolution of the Senegalese political landscape.
The article published on the blog marks an important step for readers, who will thus be able to keep informed of developments in the political situation in Senegal. Thanks to relevant writing and in-depth analysis, the article sheds light on the issues and consequences of this reform of the electoral code.
It is essential to continue to closely monitor developments in the situation in Senegal and the candidacies of Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade in the presidential election. This decision could have a significant impact on the Senegalese political landscape and the future of the country.
Article link: [https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/08/07/session-extraordinaire-au-senegal-modification-de-la-loi-electorale-pour-permise-la-participation-de-khalifa- sall-et-karim-wade/](https://fatshimetrie.org/blog/2023/08/07/extraordinary-session-in-senegal-modification-de-la-loi-electorale-pour-permis-la-participation-de-khalifa-sall-et-karim-wade/)