Senegalese Municipal Elections: These Figures Have Already Announced Their Candidacies for 2027

Author: senenews.comPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Senegal

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Senegalese Municipal Elections: These Figures Have Already Announced Their Candidacies for 2027

As Senegal’s 2027 local elections approach, several figures have announced plans to run for mayor, although the election timetable remains uncertain. In Dakar, former minister-adviser Arona Coumba Ndoffène Diouf, a member of Kiiraay, declared his candidacy and said he wants to make the capital a modern city inspired in part by Singapore. In Pikine, Pastef deputy Babacar Ndiaye is seeking his party’s nomination, while the Diomaye Président coalition has selected former ONAS director general Cheikh Dieng. Souleymane Barka Ba accepted his nomination in Matam on October 10, 2026, and deputy mayor Matar Diaw announced his candidacy in Hann Bel-Air.

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