News Senegal Government: Senegal’s government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election
DAKAR, Senegal — The Senegalese government has set March 24 as the new date for the country’s delayed presidential election, its spokesperson said Wednesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers, also announcing the dissolution of the government and appointment of a new prime minister. President Macky Sall, who is prevented for running for president again […]
News Senegal Government: Senegal violence threatens country's stability as experts call on government to instill calm
Experts are urging Senegal's government to restore calm following the days of the deadliest violence the country has experienced in years. The clashes, which erupted between security forces and supporters of Ousmane Sonko
News Senegal Government: Senegal charges ex-journalist for 'offending' the president
SENEGAL - A government critic and former journalist was charged on Wednesday with "offending the head of state" in a series of Facebook posts targeting President Macky Sall, his lawyer said. Adama ...
News Senegal Government: Government not doing enough to seek Justice for 44 Ghanaians killed in The Gambia - ACILA
establishing meaningful contacts with the government of Gambia and Senegal; contacting the families of the victims in Ghana, or completing and informing the public about the outcome of its review of ...
News Senegal Government: Plastic polluter Senegal seeks to clean up its act
The West African nation of Senegal is one of the world's biggest contributors to plastic in the ocean. The government is now set to crack down on polluters with a new law and fines. Serena Chaudhry reports.}
News Senegal Government: How Senegal keeps unique balance between religion and a secular state
Political secularism in Senegal includes religion in the governing of the country: religious and anti-religious lobbies try to influence the government, without ever threatening the nation’s ...
News Senegal Government: Senegal president honors MWL chief for efforts to spread moderation
DAKAR: Senegalese President Macky Sall honored the secretary-general of the Muslim World League (MWL), Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, in the capital Dakar on Sunday for his international efforts to spread moderation and boost religious and intercultural cooperation, in addition to other initiatives and programs around the world. He expressed his appreciation for
News Senegal Government: Senegal prepares to host Regional Forum on the African Continental Free Trade Area
The regional forum, taking place on 24 and 25 June in Dakar, Senegal will focus on issues ... Commission for Africa (ECA), the Senegalese Government, the African Union Commission and the European ...
News Senegal Government: Tucson nonprofit works to help Senegal street children
“In 2009 I went back to Senegal and my brother and I were sitting ... begging and abuse at the hands of Marabouts in spite of government efforts to end the practice. Ndoye witnessed the poor ...
News Senegal Government: Senegal orders probe into BBC allegations over gas contract
Senegal's justice ministry ordered a probe Monday into a BBC report alleging that the president's brother richly benefited from a deal awarding British energy giant BP contracts in the gas sector. The statement by the ministry calling for a "complete inquiry" was issued a week after
News Senegal Government: Did Pujari flee Senegal after jumping bail in fake case?
but admitted they have not received official confirmation from the Senegalese government “Senegal is surrounded by small countries like Burkina Faso, Mali and Ivory Coast and it’s easy for a ...
News Senegal Government: Senegal's Sall Wants ‘Truth’ as Brother Accused of Corruption
Senegalese President Macky Sall said his government will seek the truth behind a BBC news ... The corruption allegations have prompted a public outcry in Senegal, which is due to become a major oil ...
News Senegal Government: Senegal's Macky Sall denies BBC's corruption report against brother
Mr Timis has also denied any wrongdoing. President Macky Sall was elected in 2012 on a pledge to fight corruption in Senegal. A statement issued by the government said the "serious and false ...
News Senegal Government: Senegal president says truth of BP gas deal will be established
DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegalese President Macky Sall said on Wednesday the government would find out the truth after ... The report casts a shadow over Senegal’s energy plans before the first oil and gas ...
