March 20
Senegal: No Regrets, Says Sall as Senegal Prepares to Vote
Senegalese President Macky Sall said, during an interview, that he has no regrets for his decision to postpone the country's presidential election. Read more »
Senegal: Presidential Election - The Hidden Cards
The pre-election legal dispute has ended, but the political dispute has not. Read more »
March 19
Senegal: Voters' Choice - Ruling Party Candidate or Opposition Fresh Out of Jail
The first round of the presidential election will happen on March 24, 2024, in Senegal. There are 19 candidates in the race, including one woman. Read more »
March 13
Senegal: Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment
The campaigning continues in Senegal with the 19 candidates for the presidential election, but at this stage - with a few weeks to go - the candidates no longer have time to go to… Read more »
March 05
Senegal: National Dialogue Report Submitted to President Sall
Minister of the Interior Me Sidiki Kaba, presented the report resulting from the national dialogue this Monday, March 4, 2024, to the President of the Republic, Macky Sall. The… Read more »
February 27
Senegal: Set Poll Date or Constitutional Council May Have to Choose President - Sall
President Macky Sall will consider asking the Constitutional Council to designate his successor, if the participants in the national dialogue do not find a consensus on the date of… Read more »
February 23
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date
During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »
February 14
Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?'
There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »
February 13
Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue
The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »
February 12
Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement
The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »
February 10
Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests
A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »
Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement
Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »
February 05
Senegal: Mobile Internet Cut to 'Break Tension'
To break the tension perceptible in Senegal and particularly in Dakar since the postponement of the presidential election, the country's authorities decided to take measures,… Read more »
February 04
Senegal: Poll Postponed - Sall Alludes to Conflict Between National Assembly, Constitutional Council
The anticipated postponement of the presidential election in Senegal has been confirmed. President Macky repealed the decree which called on the electoral body, effectively… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Senegal: Court Clears Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko for Senegal Presidential Race
A Senegalese court ruled that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently imprisoned, be added back on the electoral roll, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
November 06, 2023
Senegal: Papito Kara Dies on Illegal Boat Heading to Spanish Canary Islands
Senegal is reeling after the death of Pape Ibrahim Gueye, better known as Papito Kara on social networks. Known for his humorous press reviews, Papito Kara died aboard an illegal… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Senegal: Sonko, Supporters Go on Hunger Strike in Prison
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko says he's restarting the hunger strike he ended in September, reports RFI. This comes after Sonko, in custody since the end of July on… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Senegal: President Sall Backs Prime Minister Ba for 2024 Presidential Elections
Prime Minister Amadou Ba was named as the ruling party's candidate for the 2024 presidential elections by Senegal President Macky Sall, France24 reports. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Senegal: Dozens Feared Dead After Boat Found Off Cabo Verde
At least 63 people are believed to have died when the boat they were travelling on from Senegal was discovered off Cabo Verde, according to the International Organization for… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Senegal: Sonko Admitted to Dakar Hospital After Week On Hunger Strike
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was admitted to the hospital after going on a hunger strike to protest his incarceration, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
August 04, 2023
Senegal: #KeepitOn in Senegal - Content Regulation For a Less Divisive Future
Policymaking is a delicate endeavour. Designing plans which impact real people is a complex puzzle, particularly when governments are faced with balancing individual rights and… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Africa: Convening Stakeholders to Re-Engineer Media in Africa
In response to pressing appeals from many media practitioners and stakeholders across Africa who believe a free, independent, professional and thriving media industry is essential… Read more »
August 01, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Dissolves Party of Opposition Leader Sonko Ahead of 2024 Polls
The interior ministry of Senegal has disbanded Ousmane Sonko's political party for inciting disorder among his supporters during last month's violent protests, which resulted in… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Senegal: Dozens of People Killed in Senegal Bus Crash
A bus accident in northern Senegal has killed 24 people, including four children, President Macky Sall said. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Senegal: More Than a Dozen People Dead as Boat Capsizes Off Dakar Coast
At least 15 people drowned on July 24, 2023 when a boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the coast of Dakar. This is the latest tragedy involving desperate refugees… Read more »