Senegal

Mon, 13 May 2024 07:19:26 GMT
Senegal Buys Back Library of Poet-President Léopold Senghor From France
[RFI] More than 300 books collected by the first president of independent Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor, will be transferred to Dakar after the Senegalese government stepped in to stop them being auctioned off in France.

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:41:31 GMT
Senegalese President Raises Eyebrows Over Politicians' Involvement in Land Issues
[The Point] During his recent visit to Mbour 4, a week ago, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his annoyance at discovering that certain politicians were associated with a vast expanse of land, an attribution error which actually occurred in t...

Wed, 08 May 2024 13:09:14 GMT
Greenpeace Africa Applauds Senegal's Publication of Fishing Vessel List and Urges the Government to Join FiTI
[Greenpeace] Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision of the new Senegalese government to publish the list of vessels authorized to fish in the country's national waters. This decisive action demonstrates the new administration's commitment to transpa...

Tue, 07 May 2024 15:03:15 GMT
Senegalese Army Chief Pledges Greater Security Cooperation With RDF
[New Times] The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Gen Mbaye Cissé, along with his delegation, on May 6, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where he pledged greater security cooperation between the two armie...

Wed, 01 May 2024 15:40:53 GMT
Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years
[RFI] After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's first interface with trade unions.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:00:46 GMT
Defending Democracy, the Senegalese Way
[ISS] Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:01:31 GMT
Senegal's New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country's Relationship With the EU
[RFI] Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:23:16 GMT
Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations?
[ISS] Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:23:12 GMT
Good Morning Mr President - Senegal-Gambia Relations, OIC Summit
[The Point] Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including cementing the existing bilateral relations between the tw...

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:59:05 GMT
Senegal Battles 100 Percent Morbidity Due to Skin Bleaching
[The Point] Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:14:00 GMT
Nigeria's Think-Tank Hails Faye's Election, Urges Fair Leadership
[Leadership] A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective will of the Senegalese.

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:15:35 GMT
President Diomaye Faye Due in Banjul
[The Point] An official source has confirmed to The Point that the Senegalese new president, Basirou Diomaye Faye will make his first official visit to The Gambia on Saturday, 20 April 2024 for a day working visit.

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:14:27 GMT
Human Rights Agenda for President Faye
[HRW] Nairobi -- Prioritize Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

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