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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...
Part-time University Teachers In Senegal To Stage Protests Over Salary, Status
Part-time teachers from Senegal’s public universities have disclosed plans to protest over their demand for improved status and timely payment of salaries. The...
Senegal President Faye To Address Nation On First 100 Days In Office
President Bassirou Diomaye FAYE will address the nation on Saturday, July 13, 2024. This will be the to address his first hundred days...