Cape Verde: 11 newborns have Zika-related birth defects
Cape Verde has recorded 11 cases of microcephaly associated with Zika virus, and one of the babies diagnosed with the disease was stillborn, according to […]
Dakar
New Ecowas Chair Sirleaf Prioritizes Economic Growth, Peace & Security
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) leaders have elected Liberian president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, as their chairperson this weekend in Dakar. Ellen Johnson […]
Gambia-Senegal Borders Remain Closed
The Senegal-Gambia borders remained closed despite a meeting in Dakar between foreign Ministers of both countries, local media reported. Gambian foreign minister Neneh McDouall-Geye and […]
Senegal: Prosecutor Requests Life Sentence for Hissene Habré
Prosecutors in the trial of former Chadian President Hissene Habré in Dakar, on Thursday, asked for a life sentence for the former leader. Habré, who […]
Senegal resumes trial of Chad’s Habre
The trial of former Chadian leader Hissène Habré resumed on Monday in Dakar, Senegal’s Capital, and the prosecution is expected to conclude its argument on […]
Senegal: Police interrogates 900 suspected terrorists
Authorities in Senegal interrogated more than 900 people last weekend as part of increased efforts to prevent attacks by Islamist militants, the country’s police revealed […]
China and Mali enter $1.5 bn railway rehabilitation agreement
A Chinese state-owned rail company has signed a $1.486 billion contract with Malian government to renovate the west-African nation’s railway network linking the Capital city […]
Senegal launches plan work to decongest capital city
The government of Senegal is laying the groundwork for a new city close to Diamniadio town. This plan was established to decongest the country’s capital […]
Ghana needs $15 bln over 10 yrs to close infrastructure gap, Vice President
Ghana’s Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur said at a forum of financial sector operators and private entrepreneurs in Dakar that Ghana requires some 15 billion dollars […]
Senegal: Google opens Creativ Lab in Dakar for YouTube content creators
Innovation is playing an increasingly important role in Africa’s ICT sector. One key area is the creation of ICT products, labs and networks. In this […]