February 08, 2013
Chad: Special Court On Hissene Habre Opens
The special court that will try former Chadian President Hissene Habré was officially inaugurated on Friday in Dakar. Read more »
December 21, 2012
Senegal: President Sall Tops Country's Search Terms
Macky Sall won the presidency of Senegal in April 2012, after a tumulutous time in country, when Abdoulaye Wade official approval to run for a controversial third and last term was… Read more »
October 25, 2012
Africa: Scaling Up Impact for Women
Melanne Verveer likes numbers. As the first U.S. ambassador-at-large for Global Women's Issues, Verveer is a veritable encyclopedia of studies, facts and figures related to… Read more »
November 29, 2012
Africa: AllAfrica Founder Named Among 'Most Influential Africans'
AllAfrica co-founder and chair Amadou Mahtar Ba has been included on New African magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential Africans. Read more »
November 08, 2012
Africa: Mbeki Named 'African of the Year'
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has been named "African of the Year" for his "persistent and consistent" efforts to avert war between Sudan and South Sudan. Read more »
September 28, 2012
Senegal: President Describes Reforms, Says Mali Must Be Reunited
When Macky Sall took office as president of Senegal in April, he promised a 'rupture' with many of the policies of his predecessor, Abdoulaye Wade, under whom he served as prime… Read more »
July 20, 2012
Chad: Court to Decide On Belgium's Case Vs. Senegal Over Habre Trial
An excerpt from a statement of the International Court of Justice on the case in which Belgium seeks either to have Senegal ordered to try former President Hissène… Read more »
July 11, 2012
Senegal: Health Minister Says Family Planning a National Priority
Following is the text of the address by Senegal's Minister of Health Dr Awa Marie Coll-Seck to the Family Planning Summit: Read more »
July 05, 2012
Senegal: President Sall Coalition Wins Majority in Parliamentary Elections
A coalition led by Senegalese President Macky Sall has won a huge majority in the legislative elections. Read more »
March 25, 2012
Senegal: Wade Concedes Run-Off Defeat to Opposition Candidate Macky Sall
Fireworks and dancing in the streets marked the concession of Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade to opposition candidate Macky Sall late Sunday, in a run-off ballot. The … Read more »
March 23, 2012
Senegal: Voters Return to the Polls on Sunday
Senegalese voters return to the polls on Sunday for the second round of voting in the presidential election, after campaigning closes at midnight on Friday night. Read more »
March 15, 2012
Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker
Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American… Read more »
February 12, 2012
Senegal: Voters Head Back to Polls On March 25
The second-round vote in Senegal's elections has been set for March 25 after the official declaration of results showed that no candidate received more than 50 percent of votes… Read more »
February 27, 2012
Senegal: Wade Faces Strong Challenge As Votes Counted
Early signs from the counting of votes in Senegal's presidential election are that incumbent Abdoulaye Wade faces a strong challenge from former premier Macky Sall. Read more »
February 20, 2012
Senegal: New Protest Planned As Election Looms
Senegal faces a tense build-up to the presidential election next Sunday, with opposition candidates planning new protests in the wake of a week of clashes on the streets of the… Read more »
February 17, 2012
Africa: Women Filmmakers Tell Their Stories
Documentary filmmaking holds a special place in the history of African women's cinema. In 1972, Senegalese filmmaker Safi Faye became the first sub-Saharan African woman to make a… Read more »
February 02, 2012
Senegal: U.S. Legal Firm Helps Wade Fight for Third Term
An Atlanta-based law firm with an extensive practice with U.S. government agencies in Washington has been assisting Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade with his controversial bid… Read more »
February 01, 2012
Senegal: Four Die in Anti-Wade Protests
Four people have died in demonstrations since Senegal's Constitutional Court last week ruled that Abdoulaye Wade could run for re-election as president. Read more »
January 30, 2012
Senegal/Libya: Eleven Talented Individuals Get You Nowhere
Just who would have predicted that Senegal would end up with three straight defeats in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A? Read more »
January 29, 2012
Libya/Senegal: North Africans Score Coveted Win But Bow Out of Finals
Libya ended a 30-year wait for an Africa Cup of Nations finals win as they defeated Senegal 2-1 their Group A clash in Bata on Sunday night, but still bow out of the 2012… Read more »
January 28, 2012
Senegal/Libya: Win or Lose, Protagonists Both Face Ejection
Senegal attempt to salvage some pride from a disastrous African Nations Cup campaign when they take on Libya in their last group match in Bata. Read more »
January 27, 2012
Senegal: Wade's Candidature Sparks Protests
Senegal's Constitutional Court on Friday ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade, 85, can seek a third term in office. Read more »
January 26, 2012
Equatorial Guinea/Senegal: Home Team in Dreamland After Downing Teranga Lions
It is quite amazing what tournament finals football can do to the psyche. Senegal qualified for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations at a virtual canter in a very difficult pool that… Read more »
January 25, 2012
Equatorial Guinea/Senegal: Hosts Advance to Quarterfinals After Shock Win Over Senegal
Equatorial Guinea became the first side through to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals and in doing so have ended Senegal's tournament dreams after a 2-1 victory in their… Read more »
January 24, 2012
Senegal/Equatorial Guinea: Afcon Favourites Take On Fired-Up Hosts
Senegal will face a test of character on Wednesday when they meet co-hosts Equatorial Guinea in their second 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash at Estadio de Bata (kick-off… Read more »