Countries

Amnesty head calls for ‘new Mandela’ in Africa, denounces shrinking freedoms

Dakar – Amnesty International’s secretary general on Friday called for new “enlightened” political leadership in Africa, lamenting shrinking civil... Read more

29 Oct, 2022

Countries

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

Business

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

Central African Republic

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

Countries

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

Countries

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

Countries

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

Countries

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

Countries

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

Countries

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