Air Senegal fires CEO after outcry
Dakar – The West African state-run carrier Air Senegal said on Wednesday it had fired chief executive Ibrahima Kane,... Read more
13 Jul, 2022
Senegal frees politician held for offending president, says lawyer
Dakar – A Senegalese opposition lawmaker was on Friday released from jail after being held for a month for... Read more
10 Jul, 2022
The Gambia bans timber exports after smuggling fears
Banjul – The Gambia on Friday suspended all timber exports, following reports the West African state is serving as... Read more
3 Jul, 2022
Senegalese heed opposition’s call for noisy protest ahead of vote
Dakar – People in Senegal heeded a call by the country’s main opposition to bang on saucepans and honk... Read more
1 Jul, 2022
Senegal bars new demo ahead of tense poll
Dakar – Authorities in the Senegalese capital Dakar has banned a demonstration announced for Wednesday at a time of... Read more
30 Jun, 2022
At least 14 migrants die as boat catches fire in Senegal, officials say
Dakar – At least 14 migrants died when a boat caught fire in south Senegal, a local mayor and... Read more
29 Jun, 2022
Senegal court sentences opposition MP over banned protest
Dakar – A Senegal court on Tuesday handed an opposition MP a six-month suspended prison sentence for defying a... Read more
28 Jun, 2022
Senegal opposition calls for renewed demonstrations
Dakar – Senegal’s main opposition leader on Monday called for a fresh demonstration to be held on June 29,... Read more
21 Jun, 2022
Pre-vote standoff in Senegal after protest violence
Dakar – Senegal’s main opposition leader issued an “ultimatum” to President Macky Sall Saturday, telling him to release “political... Read more
19 Jun, 2022
Senegal court jails fugitive rebel leader for life
Dakar – A court in Senegal on Monday sentenced a fugitive rebel leader and two other men to life in... Read more
14 Jun, 2022
