The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a "large majority".

Early results showed President Bassirou Faye’s party outperforming the two main opposition groups to solidify its dominance eight months after assuming power.

Senegal's ruling party claimed it had won a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to

Senegal saw some of the worst political violence in recent history ahead of its presidential election in March.