[The Point] On behalf of the Secretary General- Party Leader and the National Executive Committee of the United Democratic Party, we congratulate PASTEF on the massive legislative mandate given by the Senegalese voters.

[The Conversation Africa] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unexpectedly called a snap legislative election which was held on 17 November. Faye was sworn in as president in April after a tumultuous period, triggered when former president Mack...

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The Pastef list, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, won a large majority of seats in the National Assembly, according to partial and provisional results published by polling stations in Senegal and abroad.

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[Liberian Observer] The leadership of the West African Bar Association (WABA) expected to meet next-month with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, to discuss possible mediation role in the three junta-led nations, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso's ...

[RFI] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party has claimed a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

[Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)] This Sunday, 17 November 2024, 7 million 33 850 Senegalese are voting to elect 165 deputies to the National Assembly using a voting system combining two methods: the first past-the-post and the pro...

[RFI] Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly - a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government as it seeks a parliamentary majority to push through its reform agenda.

[RFI] The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

[Foroyaa] The heightened tension between the party in power and those in the opposition is not in the best interest of Senegal. There is evidence that Prime Minister Sonko's envoy has been subjected to attacks by opposition forces. But an eye for an ...

[RFI] In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off once more - this time aiming to secure a majority in Parliament...

[CAF] Nigeria's 1-1 draw against Benin and Senegal's narrow 1-0 win over Burkina Faso marked a significant day in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Thursday.

[RFI] Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over 56 000 people have been displaced in eastern regions, as the cou...

[Premium Times] The Nigerian girls who had earlier claimed a silver medal in Accra, Ghana, during the African Games defeated hosts Senegal 11-8 in the final

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, is a candidate in the legislative elections on November 17 and is at the head of the national list for the coalition Takku Wallu Sénégal.

[CAF] Senegal emerged victorious in a pulsating WAFU A U17 Cup final, overcoming Mali 5-4 on penalties after an extraordinary 3-3 draw in regulation time on Monday night.

[Foroyaa] The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has pledged to construct a bridge and port facilities in Casamance linking the Northern and Southern parts of Senegal to facilitate the transportation of goods.

[Foroyaa] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade.

[Observer] Around trip from Entebbe, Uganda to Dakar, Senegal via Ethiopia takes approximately ten hours, costing around $483 (about Shs 1.7m).

[RFI] As campaigning for legislative elections got underway in Senegal this weekend, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sought to assure voters that the 17 November poll would be free and transparent. He also called on all political players to show "res...

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[WFP] Matam -- The Government of Senegal and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today launched the distribution of fortified rice in schools to address micronutrient deficiencies, improve children's health and wellbeing, and promote qualit...

[The New Humanitarian] Dakar -- 'The idea that migration needs to be reduced at all costs is completely misguided.'

[RFI] Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and good governance.

[CAF] DR Congo, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday.