A Critical Lack of Covid Tests in West Africa
During its 58th summit, held by videoconference this weekend, ECOWAS proposed measures to combat Covid-19. Starting with a harmonization of the price of PCR tests […]
Dakar
Scandal in Senegal after the arrest of around forty people in “reform centers” of the marabout Serigne Mbacké
Scandal in Senegal after the arrest, between 26 and 28 November, of around forty people in “reform centers” of the marabout Serigne Modou Kara Mbacké, […]
Senegal: Iba Der Thiam died at the age of 83 years
The famous Senegalese intellectual Iba Der Thiam died Saturday evening, October 31, at the main hospital in Dakar, at the age of 83 years. Associate […]
Senegal: violent fire ravages Pak Lambaye market
A violent fire ravaged the market of Pak Lambaye, in Dakar, during the night of Saturday to Sunday, causing considerable damage, but no casualties. “Everything […]
Senegal: “Les Echos” newspaper premises vandalized in Dakar
The premises of Les Echos daily in Dakar were vandalized Wednesday by supporters of Serigne Moustapha Sy, a religious leader, who blamed the daily’s editorial […]
Covid-19: Senegal wants to avoid stigmatization
In the last two days, the number of deaths related to Covid-19 has been 10, including 6 new deaths in 24 hours, bringing to 70 […]
Hissene Habre returns to prison
The former Chadian dictator was escorted on Sunday, June 8 to the Cap Manuel prison, where he is serving a life sentence for crimes against […]
Senegal makes largest seizure of cocaine its history
The Senegalese navy seized off the coasts of the African country this week 5.1 tons of cocaine, the largest seizure in the history of the […]
Senegalese capital Dakar to host 2018 CAF awards gala night
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed on Wednesday Senegal will host this year’s ceremony for the 2018 CAF Awards. Nigeria and Ghana had been […]
Senegal-Guinea: Alpha Condé recalls Guinea’s ambassador to Dakar
A low-intensity diplomatic war is simmering in West Africa, with the governments of Guinea and Senegal becoming increasingly petty in demonstrating their mutual dislike. On […]