Tag: Senegal
Senegal: Sall inaugurates Dakar’s electric bus fleet
In a significant development for the city of Dakar, residents will soon experience enhanced urban mobility through the…
Senegalese opposition figure Sonko faces setbacks in his presidential bid
The 49-year-old, who secured the third position in the 2019 presidential election, has found himself embroiled in a…
Court orders reinstatement of Senegalese presidential candidate Sonko
Senegal's electoral dynamics experienced a significant twist as Ousmane Sonko, embroiled in a prolonged legal battle, was initially…
Senegal election 2024: Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy rejected by Senegalese officials
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, the State of Senegal officially rejected the candidacy deposit submitted by opposition figure…
Senegal: Karim Wade steps out towards his presidential candidacy
Despite ongoing doubts about his candidacy, Senegalese rival Karim Wade made a significant move on Monday, November 27,…
Senegal’s electoral commission calls for Sonko’s reinstatement of voting rights
On Tuesday, October 31, 2023, the electoral commission of Senegal requested that sponsorship forms be sent to Ousmane…
Senegal: Sonko supporters clash with police, 15 dead.
The number of people killed in days of clashes between Senegalese police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane…
Sonko, Senegalese opposition leader to pay 200 million francs as damages
Senegal’s main opposition leader on Monday (8 May 2023) was given a six-month suspended prison sentence by an…
Tension as polices arrest Senegal opposition leader, Sonko
In a new flare-up of unrest ahead of the upcoming presidential elections, Senegalese opposition lawmaker Ousmane Sonko was…
Senegal and Liberia sign an agreement to control illegal fishing.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 saw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Senegal and Liberia to restrict…
15 Nigerian pilgrims killed by Burkina Faso assailants
Burkina Faso assailants kill at least 15 Nigerian pilgrims travelling to Senegal Dakar (Reuters) - At least 15…
38 Dead, 87 Injured In Senegal bus accident
AFP: Thirty-eight people died and 87 were injured when two buses collided near the town of Kaffrine in…