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
African Union leader urges overhaul of global governance
Diamniadio – Senegal’s President Macky Sall, who heads the African Union, on Monday deplored the “lack of coherence” from... Read more
25 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
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
Senegal leads way on women legislators but challenges ahead
Dakar – Senegal will break new ground on Monday as West Africa’s largest-ever proportion of women MPs take their... Read more
9 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
