Africa - Voice of America: Senegal Inaugurates New Parliament

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Senegal Inaugurates New Parliament Jul 30th 2012, 10:31 Senegal is inaugurating a new parliament Monday with a coalition led by President Macky Sall's party holding a large majority. Sall's Bokk Yakaar coalition won 119 of the 150 seats in an election earlier this month. The legislature features a record 65 women, which is nearly double the number of the outgoing parliament.  The July 1 vote was the first since Senegal passed a gender equity law boosting the number of female candidates. Lawmakers will serve five-year terms.

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