Senegal: government announces commission of inquiry after protests
An “independent and impartial” commission of inquiry will be set up after the protests that rocked the country in early March. The government made the […]
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Gambia: A lull hoped for after clashes between Gambians and Senegalese in Sanyang
More than 250 Senegalese nationals, according to the Gambian Red Cross, fled the fishing village of Sanyang, about 40 kilometers south of Banjul, after clashes […]
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko will respond to the summons of the investigating judge this Wednesday
In a statement to the press on Tuesday evening, Ousmane Sonko announced that he will respond well to the summons of the investigating judge this […]
The 20th International Economic Forum on Africa took place in virtual mode
The 20th International Economic Forum on Africa was held this Monday, February 22, in virtual mode. Organized by the OECD, in partnership with the African […]
Ghana: Voices rose worldwide to salute the memory of former president John Jerry Rawlings
“A monument has gone out, it is an immense loss for Ghana,” President Nana Akufo-Addo said in a statement Thursday, November 12. At the age […]
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: Greenpeace denounces the non-transparent issuance of industrial fishing licenses to Chinese vessels
The international environmental NGO Greenpeace denounces in a report the non-transparent issuance of industrial fishing licenses to Chinese vessels. A practice that had already been […]
Lifting of state of emergency, curfew in Senegal
Senegal’s President Macky Sall announced Monday evening the lifting of the state of emergency and curfew, effective today, Tuesday, June 30, at 11 p.m. In […]
Elections, regional security, economy top agenda of ECOWAS summit
West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS last weekend urged Nigeria and Senegal to ensure peaceful, free and transparent elections next year. The call was contained in […]
Senegal’s Macky Sall, candidate for second presidential term
Senegalese President Macky Sall has been announced as candidate of the ruling coalition for the 2019 presidential elections in the West African nation At a […]