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Tag: Macky Sall
Senegal’s new president Faye vows ‘systemic change’, names firebrand opposition leader Sonko as PM
Only hours after being sworn in as Senegal's president on Tuesday (2 April), Bassirou Diomaye Faye named popular opposition figure Ousmane Sonko as the nation’s ... Read More
Senegal: celebration erupts as opposition candidate Faye nears victory in presidential vote
Senegal’s leading opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday (25 March) appeared to be reaching victory in the country’s delayed presidential election, as people have ... Read More
Senegal: short election campaign in full swing for delayed presidential vote on 24 March
Campaigning for the upcoming presidential election is in full swing in Senegal, as the country’s voters will head to the polls this Sunday (24 March), ... Read More
Senegal: govt sets new date for delayed presidential vote for 24 March
Senegal’s delayed presidential election will be held on 24 March, the country’s President Macky Sall has announced, following weeks of political turmoil and violent protests ... Read More
Senegal’s growing unrest after Sall’s ‘constitutional coup’ can further destabilize West Africa
There have now been three fatalities amid protests in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential election until December, which has been condemned by the ... Read More
Mauritania delivers 500 fishing permits to Senegal in line with fishing agreement
Senegal Monday handed to Guet Ndar fishermen from Saint Louis 500 fishing permits granted by Mauritania as part of the fishing agreement between the two ... Read More
Senegalese fisher folks protest against delay in implementation of fishing agreement with Mauritania
Senegalese fishermen from Saint Louis staged Wednesday October 18 a protest against authorities over the delay in the effectiveness of the fishing agreement inked with ... Read More
Senegal suspends Tik Tok app until further notice to curb “heinous and subversive” messages
Senegalese authorities on Wednesday August 2 blocked access to social media app TikTok over “heinous and subversive” messages following the arrest of political leader Ousman ... Read More
At least 23 killed in a new road accident in Senegal
At least 23 people were killed Wednesday July 26 in a road accident near the Senegalese city of Louga (north), after a transportation bus carrying ... Read More
African Union’s inclusion in G20 receives broad support at India meeting
There has been no disagreement thus far among various Group of 20 (G20) nations over India’s proposal to include the African Union (AU) into the ... Read More