France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Progresses
France has officially handed over its military base in Rufisque, a western city in Senegal, marking another step in its phased withdrawal of forces from […]
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Senegal’s Gas Boom Sparks Discontent as Fishing Communities Fight for Survival
In the coastal town of Guet Ndar, Senegal’s newest natural gas venture -the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim project- has ignited fears among fishermen who say their […]
Senegal Launches English Teaching in Schools Alongside French
In a new educational initiative, five-year-old pupils in a kindergarten near central Dakar have begun learning English, alongside French, the country’s official language. Teacher Absa […]
Gambia aims for cooperation with Egypt on pharmaceuticals, fisheries
On the sidelines of the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Egypt’s Ambassador to Dakar, Khaled Aref, held meetings with […]
Former President Macky Sall named head of list for Senegalese legislative elections
The opposition coalition Takku Wallu Senegal has named former President Macky Sall as the head of its list for the upcoming early legislative elections in […]
Boeing Aircraft with 85 Passengers Catches Fire, Skids Off Runway in Senegal; 10 Injured
A Boeing 737, carrying 85 individuals, experienced a fire and veered off a runway at Senegal’s primary airport, resulting in injuries to 10 people, including […]
Senegal’s new president calls for ‘renovated relationship’ with EU
Senegal’s newly inaugurated president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for a “rethought” relationship with the European Union during a visit by European Council President Charles […]
Release of Senegal’s Opposition Leader, Ousmane Sonko, Sparks Celebrations
Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been liberated from detention, prompting jubilation both outside the prison confines and throughout Dakar, the capital. Confirming their release […]
Senegal: internet shut down amidst protests over election delay
Senegal’s authorities temporarily suspended mobile internet on Monday (5 February), upping the tension in the West African country as opposition leaders and their supporters stage […]
European Investment Bank part-finances road connecting Guinea-Bissau and Senegal
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Guinea-Bissau have signed an agreement that will finance part of the road linking Safim, in the east of the […]