With a correspondent in Dakar, Thea Olivier reports on the accusations against the clay mining activities happening in the neighboring concession of the village of Mbodiène. Local populations have raised concerns about the negative effects of the mining activities, including abandoned agriculture, respiratory diseases, silting up of the lagoon, and minimal job creation. Despite 50,000 … Read more
A photo of women from Kédougou gathered in Dakar is displayed in the content. Dialahan Ba, the president of the association of these women, is asking for funding for their projects. They are involved in various entrepreneurial sectors such as trade and product processing. Dialahan Ba stated that they have great ambitions, but their lack … Read more
Agricultural researchers in Senegal are harvesting a trial crop of locally-adapted wheat in an effort to reduce dependence on imports. Wheat is the second-most consumed cereal after rice in Senegal, but the country imports all 800,000 tons it consumes each year. The country’s tropical climate is not naturally suited to growing wheat, but researchers at … Read more
Charlotte Idrac, our correspondent in Dakar, reported that Idrissa Seck’s Facebook post on April 4, which contained an implicit announcement of his candidacy for the World Cup in 4 years, was quickly deleted due to it being posted before final validation. Idrissa Seck, who recently sacked party vice-president Rewmi, has not yet announced his position … Read more
On the occasion of the 63rd independence anniversary, a military parade was held in Dakar on Tuesday, April 4th. President Macky Sall assured from the official stand that the state would continue to secure the national territory with the establishment of new units, even in remote areas, in order to ensure the safety of people … Read more
President Macky Sall did not reveal whether he plans to run for a third term in the upcoming presidential election set for February 2024. In the midst of legal actions against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, the president spoke about the “legacy” and “wisdom” of the country’s elders in overcoming differences and promoting national cohesion. He … Read more
In Senegal, the production of oil and gas expected since the discovery of several deposits between 2014 and 2016 will begin this year. An upheaval for the entire economy of the country. Natural gas promises many outlets, starting with a new source of electricity. From our correspondent in Dakar, Of the three main deposits, the … Read more
Reporting from Dakar, the Greater Ahmeyim Turtle (GTA) project is the most advanced of the three main deposits, and its gas will be exported in liquid form to Europe by year-end. The Yaakar Teranga offshore field will exclusively supply Senegal. The gas will be converted into electricity through “gas to power” technology by building gas-fired … Read more