Senegal expats to be allowed to run for parliament
Under the new move, the number of MPs will increase from 150 to 165. PHOTO | BBC
Senegalese people living abroad will be able to run for office in their home country for the first time in July's elections, after MPs voted to increase the number of seats in parliament.
The national assembly will add 15 seats for members of the country's diaspora, bringing the total to 165.
