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April 02
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn in As Senegal's 5th President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in Tuesday in Diamniadio as Senegal's fifth president, having defeated main rival and ruling party coalition candidate Amadou Ba and winning the… Read more »
Senegal: As Senegal's Faye Takes Office, France Watches Closely
He ran as the candidate with a platform of "rupture," championing greater sovereignty for his homeland -- including by leaving the CFA West African Franc currency union, created by… Read more »
April 01
Senegal: Senegal Is Example for Fair Elections, Ousting Entrenched Leader - Cameroon Opposition
Members of Cameroon's opposition parties are encouraging citizens to learn from Senegal, where a 44-year-old politician was elected last week as the youngest leader on the African… Read more »
Senegal: Democratic Process Is a Source of Inspiration for Some
After months of debate and political crisis caused by outgoing president Macky Sall's decision to delay Senegal elections, the country pulled it off. Elections took place in a… Read more »
March 25
Senegal: Vote Counting Underway in Senegal Presidential Election
Vote counting is underway as Senegalese cast their ballots Sunday for presidential candidates after months of political tension and uncertainty. Read more »
March 24
Senegal: Senegalese Voters Hit the Polls to Choose Their Next Leader
Senegalese voters are casting ballots after outgoing President Macky Sall's attempt to delay the elections plunged the country into months of political crisis. Read more »
February 06
Senegal: Opposition Files Court Case Over Poll Postponement
Opposition leaders in Senegal are protesting the move to postpone elections that had been set for February 25, while some analysts say the delay hurts Senegal's reputation as a… Read more »
February 05
Senegal: Parliament Votes to Delay Presidential Election Until December
Senegal's parliament voted Monday to delay the West African nation's presidential election till Dec. 15 in a chaotic voting process that took place after security forces broke up… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Senegal: Shift in Media Freedoms a Concern for Journalists
Internet shutdowns, a TikTok ban and journalist arrests show a downward trend in press freedom in Senegal, a country once hailed as an example of "democratic success." Read more »
July 07, 2023
Senegal: Will Senegalese Leader's Decision to Step Down Affect Other African Leaders?
When President Macky Sall announced in a televised address Monday that he would not seek a third term, democracy advocates and opposition supporters in the country celebrated. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Senegal: Sall Announcement - 'It's a Relief. It's a Bomb That's Been Deactivated'
After years of speculation, Senegalese President Macky Sall shocked the nation Monday night when he announced he would not seek a third term in office. The decision is a win for… Read more »
Senegal: U.S Praises President for Bowing Out of 2024 Election
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised Senegal President Macky Sall's announcement that he would not seek a third term in next year's election. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Senegal: Critically Endangered Dolphin Threatened By Illegal Fishing Nets
A dense labyrinth of mangroves weaves through Senegal's Sine Saloum Delta for hundreds of kilometers. Within the salty channels swims one of the rarest dolphin species in the world… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Senegal: Protests - Dozens Arrested in Latest Flare-Up
Dozens of people in Senegal's capital of Dakar were arrested Thursday as protesters hurled rocks at police and blocked roads with burning tires, while police fired tear gas. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Promises More Protests Against Sall
Opposition supporters in Senegal are planning a second day of protests Wednesday against what they say are "dictatorial" practices by President Macky Sall, which his government… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Senegal: Politics Heat Up As President Sall Stays Silent About Third Term
Senegal's former prime minister Aminata Toure says she will keep fighting against a possible third term for her former boss, President Macky Sall, who remains silent on his… Read more »
Africa: Leaders Discuss Path to Food Security At Dakar Summit
African heads of state and development partners will discuss ways to increase Africa's agricultural production at a summit in progress in Senegal. Climate change, soaring… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Gorree Island in Senegal Saturday, and spoke of the "unspeakable cruelty" of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Africa: Senegal Traffic Deaths Indicative of Problem That Spans Continent - Experts
In Senegal, two major traffic crashes in just eight days killed 62 people, reviving the question of road safety standards in Senegal and across Africa. The continent is home to the… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary's African Visit The First of Many Engagements - Analyst
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is headed to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa this week to discuss trade expansion, investment and the U.S. commitment to African economies. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Senegal: Senegal's Women Gold Miners Carry Heavy Burden
Every few minutes, 14-month-old Awa coughs, the phlegm rising from deep within her chest. Read more »
November 17, 2022
Senegal: Senegal Celebrates 'Day of Fonio' As Food Insecurity Looms
As climate change has challenged food security, some African countries that have relied on grain imports, like Senegal, are looking to indigenous grains like fonio that thrive in… Read more »
November 07, 2022
Senegal: Journalist Arrested On National Security Charges
A Senegalese journalist has been arrested after being accused of spreading information harmful to public security. The arrest comes after the journalist published articles about… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Senegal: Historic Senegal Fishmeal Factory Lawsuit Dismissed
A court in Senegal has dismissed a lawsuit by a fishermen's collective against a fishmeal factory they had accused of polluting their village and destroying their livelihoods. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Senegal: Landmark Lawsuit Filed Against Senegal Fish Meal Factory #AfricaClimateCrisis
A Senegalese fisherman's collective is suing the owners of a fish meal factory, which they say has polluted their village and destroyed their livelihoods. The lawsuit is the first… Read more »
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