Senegal's President Concedes Defeat In Presidential Elections


Senegal's President Concedes Defeat In Runoff Election -- CNN

(CNN) -- Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade called rival Macky Sall to concede Sunday's runoff election, which Sall hailed as a "victory of the Senegalese people," state media reported.

The 85-year-old Wade faced off against his former prime minister and protege after he failed to win a majority during last month's controversial election. The two survived a field of 14 candidates during the February 27 election, with Wade receiving 32% of the vote and Sall getting 25%.

Sall garnered support from several of the failed candidates, who vowed solidarity against Wade as he sought a third term.

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More News On Senegal's Presidential Election

A Turbulence-Free Election in Senegal
-- New York Times
Senegal’s President Concedes Election to Rival Sall -- Voice of America
Senegal's President-elect Macky Sall hails 'new era' -- BBC
Senegal Voters Oust Leader -- Wall Street Journal
Senegal President Concedes Defeat After 12-Year Rule -- NPR/AP
"Senegal wins" as president admits election defeat -- Reuters

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