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Senegal’s Former Ruling Parties Form Coalition Ahead of November Snap Poll, Threaten President Faye’s Reform Agenda
Senegal’s two former ruling parties have joined forces ahead of the snap legislative election scheduled for November 17. The Alliance for the Republic...
Former UNESCO Director, Senegalese Minister Amadou Mbow, Dies At 103
A former Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Amadou Mahtar Mbow, and a key figure in African education...
Senegal’s President Faye Dissolves Parliament, Sets New Elections for November
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has on Thursday announced the dissolution of the country’s opposition-dominated National Assembly and set a date for new legislative...
French Embassy Denies Visas To Senegalese Singer’s Team Members For Paris Concert
Several key members of popular Senegalese singer Mia Guissé’s team were unable to attend her sold-out concert in Paris last weekend after the...
Senegal President Plans To Dissolve Parliament; To Begin Anti-Corruption Campaign
Senegal’s president, Bassirou Faye, plans to dissolve the opposition-led parliament and launch a major anti-corruption campaign, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced on Wednesday....
Senegal’s Prime Minister To Join Demonstration In Support Of Palestine
Senegal’s Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, announced that he will participate in a demonstration in support of the...
Senegal Begins Review Of Oil And Gas Contracts With Foreign Companies To Regain Control Of Resources
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced the creation of a commission tasked with reviewing and renegotiating contracts with foreign companies, which critics argue...
Senegal Launches First Satellite Into Orbit
Senegal has successfully launched its first satellite, GAINDESAT-1A, into orbit, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced late Friday. The satellite was launched on Friday...
Newspaper Blackout In Senegal As Publishers Protest Against Govt. Threats To Press Freedom
National newspapers in Senegal did not publish on Tuesday in protest against threats to press freedom under the new government. Newspapers were placed...
Senegal’s Minister of Justice Announces New 2,500-Capacity Prison 90% Complete
Senegal’s Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, announced that a new 2,500-capacity prison in Sébikotane is 90% complete and will soon be operational. This...
Several Senegalese Migrants Missing in Mauritania
Several Senegalese migrants have gone missing in Mauritanian waters, according to migration researcher and Horizons sans Frontières’ President, Boubacar Sèye. In a press...
Senegal Sets Deadline for Akon’s $6 Billion ‘Akon City’ Project
Senegal authorities have issued an ultimatum to singer Akon, requiring him to commence construction on his $6 billion “Akon City” project or face...