Senegalese parliamentary election, 2001
- Senegalese parliamentary election, 2001
An election for the National Assembly of Senegal was held on 29 April 2001. The election was held under the new constitution approved by referendum earlier in the year. Following the victory of Abdoulaye Wade in the February-March 2000 presidential election, the Sopi Coalition, including Wade's Senegalese Democratic Party and its allies, won a large majority.
Although Wade was barred by the January 2001 Constitution from addressing rallies during the election campaign ["Senegal's president hopes to consolidate power in legislative vote", Associated Press (nl.newsbank.com), April 29, 2001.] and the Sopi Coalition was not allowed to use his picture on its ballot papers,[Chris Simpson, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/low/africa/1308486.stm "Senegal: Wade's historic turnaround"] , BBC News, May 2, 2001.] Wade actively and prominently participated in the Sopi campaign, drawing criticism from opponents.][ ["Senegal: President's criticized for involvement in electoral campaign", Radio France Internationale (nl.newsbank.com), April 27, 2001.] ]Election result
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1308486.stm BBC news on the election]
* [http://www.afrol.com/News2001/sen005_sopi_wins.htm Report from Afrol news on the election]
* [http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/121.cfm Press reaction to the election]
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