Momodou
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Posted - 28 Feb 2019 : 15:27:07
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Senegal election: President Macky Sall wins second term
BBC Online https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47400711
Senegal's President Macky Sall has won a second seven-year term following Sunday's election.
He took 58% of the vote in the poll in which he faced four challengers, but was accused of preventing some of his main rivals from running.
Two well-known opposition figures were barred from taking part because of corruption convictions.
Mr Sall was first elected in 2012. On the campaign trail, he focused on his record with infrastructure projects.
He has portrayed himself as a moderniser who has helped to boost economic growth to more than 6% a year, one of the highest rates in Africa.
Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47400711
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