Tag: Senegal

Algeria heads on with inhuman expulsion of Sub-Saharan migrants

February 17, 2023

Algeria has flashed out in recent days close to 900 sub-Saharan migrants as the country closes ears to criticism of its inhuman expulsion of Africans ... Read More

Senegal launches 120MW power plant

February 13, 2023

The President of Senegal Macky Sall inaugurated Saturday a power plant with a 120 Mega Watt output expected to provide energy to 500,000 households in ... Read More

Senegal, Liberia ink MoU to curb illegal fishing

February 8, 2023

Senegal and Liberia Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to curtail “illegal and unauthorized” fishing activities within their respective maritime borders. Pape Sagna Mbaye, Senegal’s ... Read More

EU warns Kenya over grand corruption, but overall Africa makes progress

February 6, 2023

The European Union has threatened to blacklist Kenya over corruption and money laundering, with the bloc’s Ambassador to Kenya warning that the east African country’s ... Read More

Mayor of Senegalese town of Thiès unveils plans to run for 2024 presidential elections

January 30, 2023

Babacar Diop, Mayor of the Senegalese town of Thiès announced Sunday he will be a candidate for 2024 presidential elections for which incumbent Macky Sall ... Read More

Senegal: Parliament strips lawmaker Aminata Touré of mandate

January 26, 2023

Senegal’s parliament has removed former Prime Minister and critic of President Macky Sall Aminata Touré from the house, upon a request from the ruling coalition. ... Read More

Senegal busts cocaine trafficking attempt off coast, seizes over 800 kg

January 25, 2023

The Senegalese navy has seized 805 kg of cocaine during an operation off the coast of the West African country – a raid stressing the ... Read More

US Treasury Secretary continues African charm offensive with visits to Senegal, Zambia

January 23, 2023

The United States continues the African charm offensive with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen having visited Senegal and Zambia as part of a 10-day trip ... Read More

US treasury secretary on 11-day African tour to counter China inroads

January 19, 2023

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen started Wednesday an 11-day trip to Africa, aimed at deepening economic ties on the continent where China has become a ... Read More

Senegal: New road accident kills 22 people

January 17, 2023

A road accident killed Monday 22 people in the northern province of Louga in another tragedy, the second this month after the accident that killed ... Read More