The Senegalese opposition is proceeding with protests in Dakar on Wednesday and Thursday despite being banned by the authorities. The protests come ahead of the trial of leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday. Sonko and his supporters accuse the government of using the justice system to prevent him from running for president in February 2024. The … Read more
Published on : 28/03/2023 – 17:11 The former Prime Minister of Senegal (2013-2014) Aminata Touré gave an interview to France 24. While President Macky Sall cast doubt on a candidacy for a third term, Aminata Touré believes that the Senegalese constitution is “very clear” and that the Head of State absolutely cannot stand as a … Read more
Aminata Toure, previously the head of the Senegalese government and now a presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, is working from the United Nations headquarters in New York to prevent Senegalese President Macky Sall from running for a third term. Toure argues that this would be a setback for democracy in Senegal, where the political … Read more
After conceding a victory in the first leg match counting for the qualifiers for the African Cup of Nations (CAN) U23, national coach Demba Mbaye spoke of the return shock to oppose Senegal to Mali. « We have prepared well. I like this kind of match, high level, with an immediate sanction. These are matches … Read more
Published on : 27/03/2023 – 23:20 A man was shot dead in the west of during the 2nd day of clashes between law enforcement and supporters of opponent Raila Odinga, who had called for protests against the government and inflation despite the ban from the authorities. The details of our correspondent in Nairobi, Elodie Cousin. … Read more
The exploitation of Senegalese offshore deposits should begin at the end of 2023. In this perspective, the State set up at the end of 2017 the INPG, the National Oil and Gas Institute, to train careers in this promising new sector. From our correspondent in Dakar, Calculations – indecipherable for novices – are displayed on … Read more
During the month of Ramadan, the department of Mbacké in Senegal is well supplied with essential consumer goods, as reported by the head of the departmental trade service, Dieumbe Fall. The market is stocked with products such as oil, rice, potato, onion, and milk. However, there is a shortage of sugar due to delays in … Read more
The mayor of the municipality of Kaolack, Serigne Mboup, has announced the formation of a team of four lawyers to defend the local government. This follows ongoing attacks on the town hall by some individuals, turning it into a political arena and even insulting members of the municipal team. The mayor clarifies that the town … Read more