NGOs demand Senegal’s president renounce a third term
Dakar – A number of Senegalese associations on Thursday urged President Macky Sall to dispel doubts and publicly declare... Read more
28 Oct, 2022
Senegal not giving up on oil and gas
Saint-Louis – The new offshore gas terminal appears through the morning mist cloaking the Atlantic Ocean near Saint Louis,... Read more
17 Oct, 2022
Ukraine foreign minister says Africa in ‘same boat’ as Kyiv
Nairobi – Africa and Ukraine are in “the same boat”, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Thursday, accusing Moscow... Read more
14 Oct, 2022
Senegalese former PM has patriarchy – and presidency – in her sights
Dakar – “I think the whole thing is about a woman challenging a big shot,” says Aminata Toure. “This... Read more
14 Oct, 2022
In Senegal, ancient male rite collides with modern times
Kabrousse – The dancers are a blaze of colour, swirling amid a deafening, pounding noise. In their midst, a young... Read more
7 Oct, 2022
Senegal ferry disaster relatives fight for justice 20 years on
Dakar – What was a trip of a lifetime for some and a day out for others ended in... Read more
25 Sep, 2022
Senegal court upholds prison term in key case against mayor
Dakar – A Senegalese appeal court on Wednesday confirmed a prison sentence handed down to the mayor of Dakar,... Read more
21 Sep, 2022
Senegal president names first premier since 2019
Dakar – Senegal President Macky Sall on Saturday named a new prime minister – a position he abolished in... Read more
18 Sep, 2022
African Union chief praises ‘illustrious’ queen
Dakar – African Union chief Macky Sall described Queen Elizabeth II as “illustrious” following the former monarch’s death on... Read more
9 Sep, 2022
Senegal arrests 3 health workers over latest childbirth deaths
Dakar – Senegal has arrested three healthcare workers over the death of a pregnant woman and her baby, a... Read more
2 Sep, 2022
