Factbox-Key issues shaping Senegal’s presidential vote

Successive administrations have struggled to curb youth unemployment – an increasingly urgent issue for its fast-growing population, more than 60% of whom are now under the age of 25. The share of young Senegalese not in employment, education or training stood at 35% in 2019. Frustration at the lack of opportunities has spurred support for opposition firebrand Ousmane Sonko, particularly among the young.