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Tag: Senegal
Senegal’s President shakes up Parliament
Bassirou Faye, Senegal's fresh-faced president, just threw a curveball at the political establishment. At 44, he's Africa's youngest elected leader, and he's not wasting time ... Read More
Senegal proposes diaspora bank to enhance investments, lower transfer costs
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revived last week a proposal to create a bank dedicated to the Senegalese diaspora. This initiative aims to channel the ... Read More
First edition of Senegal-Mauritania Economic Forum scheduled in Dakar
The inaugural Senegal-Mauritania Economic Forum is scheduled for September 30 to October 1, 2024, at the Radisson Blu in Dakar. The event will center on ... Read More
Senegal’s new leadership faces challenges in delivering promised reforms
Six months into his presidency, Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye is finding it challenging to implement the radical reforms he promised during his campaign. Faye, who ... Read More
Rail Industry: Senegal looks forward to benefiting from Morocco’s expertise
Morocco will share its railway expertise with Senegal under cooperation agreements signed Thursday in Rabat by the two countries’ national railway operators and training centers. ... Read More
Senegal halts mining along Falémé River to avoid environmental disaster
In a bold move to protect its vital waterways, Senegal has put the brakes on all mining activities along the Falémé River for nearly three ... Read More
Senegal launches review of oil & gas deals to protect national interests
Senegal's new government is taking a bold step to reassess its oil and gas contracts. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the formation of a ... Read More
Senegal-Gambia: Customs agreement allows resumption of road traffic between the two countries
Traffic has resumed Thursday on the Trans-Gambian route, which connects Senegal's north and south through The Gambia. Truck drivers from Senegal have stopped using the ... Read More
Dozens killed, at least 150 missing after Canaries-bound migrant boat capsizes off Mauritania
At least 25 have reportedly died and more than 150 are missing when a boat full of people hoping to get to Spain's Canary Islands ... Read More
Germany’s top diplomat visits West Africa to mend ties amidst Sahel instability
Germany's top diplomat has talked up the prospect of closer political ties with Senegal and the Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a ... Read More