June 05, 2023
Gambia: Govt Urges Senegal to Let Peace Reign
The Gambia Government notes with utmost concern, recent developments in the sister Republic of Senegal, home of "Terranga", renowned for its peacefulness and peacemaking. Read more »
Senegal: U.S. Says Its Disturbed By Violence in Senegal
Right now, the eyes of the world are on Senegal, which is going through dark hours. The United States of America, has just officially spoken out on the situation in the country,… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Interior Minister Accuses 'Occult Forces' On Water Treatment Plant Attack
The minister of the Interior, Antoine Diome, declared that "occult forces have infiltrated the demonstrations," saying "the state will crack down," on them. Read more »
Senegal: Good Morning Mr President - Peace Mediation in Senegal Political Crisis
Mr President, the political situation in Senegal is worrisome and needs urgent action. Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Condemns Violence in Senegal
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Read more »
Senegal: Death Toll Climbs in Senegal After Two Days of Violent Protests
DAKAR, June 3 (Reuters) - The death toll from anti-government protests in Senegal has risen to 15, police said on Saturday, as authorities in the capital Dakar began to clear up… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Gambia: EU Raises Bar for Gambian, Senegalese Visa Applicants
European officials have confirmed to The Point that they will continue to "raise the bar" for visa applicants from countries such as The Gambia and Senegal as protest and dispute… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Senegal: Court to Deliver Judgement On Sonko's Rape Case Today
A High Court in Dakar, Senegal, will today adjudicate whether opposition leader Ousman Sonko is found guilty of rape or not. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Senegal: Govt, Jakai Rebel Faction to Sign Peace Deal
The coordinator of a Ziguinchor-based civil society organisation on peace building in the Senegambia region, COSPAC says his organisation has reached a peace deal with the… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Senegal: Senegal: Populism and the Rule of Law
Dakar -- After 104 "intellectuals" signed a petition inviting President Macky Sall to "come to his senses", a prominent Senegalese executive launched a "one million signatures"… Read more »
Senegal: Macky Sall Still Unclear About 2024 Presidential Bid
President Macky Sall in an interview on Saturday with RFM said he would announce whether he would contest or not the 2024 presidential elections when the time comes. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Senegal: Senegal - Ex-Prime Minister Idrissa Seck Announces 2024 Presidential Bid
Former Prime Minister of Senegal Idrissa (Idy) Seck announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on Friday while refraining from saying whether President Macky Sall,… Read more »
March 31, 2023
Senegal: Sonko Fined 200 Million CFA, Gets 2-Month Suspended Jail Term
The main opposition leader in Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, 48, was yesterday fined 200 million CFA, equivalent to 20.4 million Dalasis. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Senegal: Macky Says Sonko's Fate Would Have Long Been Resolved Were Senegal Not Democratic
Speaking to L'Express in an exclusive interview on a wide range of issues, Senegal's President Macky Sall, who is also the president of the African Union, said opposition Ousmane… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Senegal: Good Morning Mr President - Mediate and Broker Peace in Senegal - Boost Our Security
Mr President, peace is a priceless commodity hence every country should endeavour to guard against violent disputes and maintain peace and security for its people. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Indicted Over Rape Case
The decision of Oumar Maham Diallo has just fallen concerning the Ousmane Sonko - Adji Sarr affair. Indeed, the Dean of Judges has decided to indict the leader of Pastef for rape… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Africa: Good Morning Mr. President - Relationship Between Gambia and Senegal, U.S. With Africa
Mr. President, there is an urgent need to have a meeting between the Ministers of Defence and Interior of The Gambia and Senegal together with Chiefs of Defence Staff and Security… Read more »
November 16, 2022
Senegal: Police Arrest 107 Business People
According to official sources, 107 shopkeepers and other business people in Senegal have been arrested by police for failing to comply with state-issued directive to reduce prices… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Senegal: ADB to Finance Construction of Bissau-Dakar Road
The African Development Bank (ADB) will finance the construction of the Bissau-Dakar road corridor with $100.73 million allocated for the completion of the Farim-Tanaff-Sandinieri… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Senegal: Senegal Seizes Cocaine Worth 24bn CFA
Senegalese Customs has seized 300 kg of cocaine. This catch is the work of operatives of the commercial brigade of Kidira dependent on the Regional Directorate of Customs of the… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Senegal: Senegal On the Verge of Fuel Crisis As Govt Owes 375b CFA
L'Observateur, a daily Senegalese independent newspaper reports the "red alert for oil tankers" due to the State's debt of 375 billion CFA francs, risking creating a "sector… Read more »
September 29, 2022
Senegal: Senegal to Recruit 1000 Youth to Monitor Prices
President Macky Sall on Monday instructed Prime Minister Amadou Ba to recruit 1000 Senegalese youth within three weeks to monitor businessmen including shop keepers who frequently… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Gambia/Senegal: Senegal's ASC Jaraaf Sign Wallidan's Edrissa Ceesay
Association Sportive et Culturelle (ASC) Jaraaf have signed Edrissa Ceesay, Gambian central defender from Wallidan FC on a 2-year loan deal. Read more »
Gambia: Aminata Touré to Run for 2024 Senegal Presidency
Aminata Touré has officially announced her candidacy for the 2024 Senegalese presidential election. Read more »
September 13, 2022
Gambia/Senegal: U-20 Surrender WAFU Trophy to Senegal
The Gambia U-20 team on Sunday surrendered the 2022 WAFU Zone A U-20 football tournament trophy to Senegal U-20 team. Read more »