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Senegal’s delayed presidential elections: UK statement

The UK government has made a statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

A Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said:

As a close friend to Senegal, the United Kingdom deeply respects Senegal’s strong tradition of democracy. We are concerned about the uncertainty created by postponing the Presidential elections. We join with ECOWAS in urging the Senegalese authorities to swiftly set a new date for elections, and in encouraging all participants to work together peacefully towards a transparent, inclusive and credible election process.

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Published 5 February 2024