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Why did Senegal's president dissolve parliament?

Why did Senegal's president dissolve parliament?

Senegal’s President Faye recently dissolved the opposition dominated National Assembly

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

September 16, 202431m 10s

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Show Notes

Why did Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolve the National Assembly?

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Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers:  Charles Gitonga in Nairobi and Nyasha Michelle, Bella Hassan and Yvette Twagiramariya in London.  Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical producer: Francesca Dunne Editors:  Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi