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July 29, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Arrested
Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been mired in a flurry of legal woes, which he says are a bid to keep him out of politics. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Senegal: Macky Sall Says He Will Not Seek a Third Term as President
The announcement by Senegal's president is expected to end widespread speculation that he would seek re-election despite a two-term limit. Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Propose 'Confidence-Building' to Defuse Ukraine-Russia Conflict
African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Senegal: More Clashes Erupt As Protest Death Toll Rises
Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Senegal: Nine Dead in Protests After Opposition Leader Jailed
Government critic Ousmane Sonko was acquitted of rape charges but found guilty of "corrupting youth." His trial has triggered street protests that left nine people dead. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Sentences Opposition Leader to Two Years in Prison
Government critic Ousmane Sonko was acquitted of rape charges but found guilty of "corrupting youth." His trial has triggered street protests in Senegal. Read more »
April 24, 2023
Senegal: Women Risk Health and Safety to Find Gold in Senegal
Bantako, a small Senegalese village, discovered gold in 2008. Many women travel from neighboring countries to work there, but often find themselves victims of sexual exploitation… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Senegal: Macky Sall Mum On 3rd Term Candidacy
Senegalese opposition parties want President Macky Sall to rule out running for a third term in office. As Senegal celebrates 63 years of independence, tensions between Sall and… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Gets Suspended Sentence for Libel
The libel trial and another separate case against Ousmane Sonko have spurred violent protests nationwide. Sonko was given a suspended prison sentence and a fine for libel of a… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Senegal: Supporters of Opposition Leader Protest Trial
Supporters say charges against Ousmane Sonko are the latest attempt by the government to curb his political ambitions, including his likely 2024 presidential bid. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Senegal: Senegal - Casamance's Rebel Conflict Is Far From Over
Casamance, a former Portuguese colony with a distinctive culture from the rest of Senegal, hosts Africa's longest-running separatist revolt. Read more »
Senegal: Rebel Conflict in Senegal's Casamance Region Far From Over
Casamance, a former Portuguese colony with a culture distinct from the rest of Senegal, is the site of Africa's longest-running separatist revolt. But some locals want to move on. Read more »
January 08, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Bus Crash Kills At Least 40 People
A bus veered off course due to a punctured tire, colliding with another bus in the opposite direction. The president announced a three-day mourning period. Read more »
January 02, 2023
Senegal: Court Sentences MPs to Jail for Hitting Colleague
The two men, who can be seen slapping and kicking a pregnant politician in televised footage, have denied the charges and plan to appeal the ruling. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Senegal: Lawmaker Slaps Woman MP in Parliament, Sparking Fight
The brawl occurred during a budget presentation. One female MP was stuck, sparking a melee between lawmakers. Read more »
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