Senegal’s reform momentum gathers pace with Diomaye at the helm as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye secures a powerful mandate for change following the country's legislative election. The Senegal 2050 agenda includes economic transformation, social justice, and anti-corruption measures.
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Senegal's parliamentary election has handed President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a powerful mandate for change. The new government plans to implement transformative reforms through the Senegal 2050 agenda, focusing on economic transformation, social justice, and anti-corruption measures.
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Senegal's parliamentary election has handed President...
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