Sonko challenges tax breaks for Senegal cement firms, cites major revenue loss
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, has accused four major cement producers of benefiting from unjustified tax breaks that have allegedly cost the state 418 […]
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Senegal’s Cotton Production Rebounds After Years of Decline
Senegal’s cotton sector is showing signs of recovery after years of declining output since the record 52,000 tonnes produced in 2007. Production has improved over […]
Senegal Lawmakers Approve Tougher Penalties for Same-Sex Relations
Lawmakers in Senegal have adopted legislation increasing penalties for same-sex relations, with the National Assembly approving the measure on Wednesday, March 11. The reform amends […]
Senegal removes mandatory vaccination certificate for incoming travellers
Senegal has announced that travellers entering the country are no longer required to present an international vaccination certificate. In a communiqué issued on Monday, March […]
UN Receives Macky Sall’s Nomination for Secretary-General
The United Nations has formally acknowledged the candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the position of Secretary-General. The confirmation was delivered by the […]
Ghana Armed Forces Rescue 71 Fishermen After Armed Sea Attack Off Central Region
The Ghana Armed Forces has rescued 71 fishermen whose boats were attacked by unidentified gunmen off Ghana’s coast, a local official confirmed on Thursday. Kalala […]
Sonko Pledges Security Overhaul and Reforms at UCAD After Feb. 9 Student Death
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday assured lawmakers in Dakar that security would be reinforced at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), following violent protests […]
Senegal’s National Assembly to Grill Sonko as Opposition Ends Boycott
Senegal’s National Assembly is set to receive Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, February 24, for a closely watched question-and-answer session, marking a significant moment […]
Senegal: UCAD Student Housing Closed After Fatal Clashes as Government Orders Probe
Student accommodation facilities at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar were closed from midday on Tuesday until further notice, following the death of a […]
Senegal Police Arrest 14 in Child Exploitation Ring Linked to French National
Senegalese authorities announced the arrest of 14 suspects in a criminal network allegedly run by French national Pierre Robert, who sexually exploited children in the […]