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Senegal’s Election Decoded with Sheriff Bojang Jr.

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Will McBain

African markets specialist and editor at Allen Dreyfus.

Sheriff Bojang Jr unpacks Senegal’s crucial election: the release of Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Faye, key contenders, and potential shifts in power dynamics. Explore the impact on youth unemployment, currency reform, and what lies ahead for Senegal’s stability and economic future.

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