Senegal ruling party claims 'large victory' in legislative elections

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Senegal’s ruling Pastef party claimed a decisive victory in Sunday’s legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda. Voting was peaceful, with 90-95% of ballots counted. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s party reportedly outperformed opposition groups in early results, solidifying its dominance eight months after assuming power.