Senegal High Regulatory Authority Member Arrested Amidst Tensions: Latest Updates

2023-06-05 13:00:11 The member of the high regulatory authority of the Pastef Ngagne Demba Touré, has just been arrested by the elements of the police”, reveal media sources. For the time being, the cause of this detention remains uncertain. No information has reached Senego’s editorial staff on the reasons for his arrest, nor even any … Read more

“I have a broken heart”: a victim’s family testifies after the deadly clashes in Senegal

2023-06-04 16:20:39 Published on : 04/06/2023 – 18:20Modified : 04/06/2023 – 18:23 01:57 In Senegal, calm seems to have returned after the deadly clashes that have left 15 dead since Thursday and the two-year prison sentence for opponent Ousmane Sonko. 500 people have also been arrested, according to the authorities. Several human rights organizations denounce … Read more

“Senegal has descended into violence because of President Macky Sall”

2023-06-03 13:39:43 More than 20 dead, Senegal has descended into chaos since the conviction of Ousmane Sonko for youth corruption in the case against Adji Sarr. For Tariq Ramadan, this situation was caused by President Macky Sall and his desire to get rid of his political opponents. “Senegal is sinking into violence through the fault … Read more

Rufisque Demonstrations: Scenes of Skilfully Orchestrated Looting

2023-06-03 10:04:48 The series of demonstrations continued yesterday Friday in the department of Rufisque. Scenes of skilfully orchestrated looting took place all over the city. It is especially towards exit 09 of the highway where the most significant damage was recorded. Indeed, a gang of young people and hooded men managed to enter the Auchan … Read more

Tensions, Protests, and Politics: The Conviction of Ousmane Sonko and its Aftermath in Senegal

2023-06-03 02:24:47 The speaker’s voice, reading the message in Wolof, echoed through the loudspeakers of the great mosque of Touba, with one goal: to ease the tensions that are shaking the city. “Serigne Mountakha said that everyone who is in the city must go home out of respect for the guide. He gave a directive … Read more

Unrest at Senegal’s Largest University: The Aftermath of Ousmane Sonko’s Sentencing

2023-06-02 19:52:31 Reportage Article reserved for subscribers At the center of the disputes, the largest university in the country ignited after the sentencing on Thursday June 1 of political opponent Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison. It is closed until further notice. On this Friday morning, the four charred cars behind the huge gray … Read more