Opinion: Senegal and the art of democracy

The Senegalese democratic experience stands apart in West Africa,  where military coups are becoming more common and leaders cling to power. Despite the general sentiment that the country has been teetering close to the brink of chaos, March’s election of …

Foni Bintang NAM Calls for Urgent Security Reinforcement as Border Tensions with Senegal Raise Fears of Conflict ...

- Advertisement - By: Alieu Jallow In an exclusive interview with The Fatu Network, Bakary K. Badjie, National Assembly Member for Foni Bintang Karanai, called on the Gambian government to bolster security measures in the Foni region. His appeal comes amid …

Senegal’s opposition leader Bougane Gueye Dany convicted

Accused of several offences, including rebellion, contempt of an agent, and refusal to comply, Bougane Gueye Dany was finally convicted for the sole offence of refusing to comply. The sentence handed down provides for a suspended prison sentence of one …

Senegal inks deal with Chinese firm for water diversion project

DAKAR, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Senegal's sovereign strategic investment fund, FONSIS, signed a partnership agreement with China's Sinohydro for a major water diversion project Thursday. Under the agreement, Sinohydro will construct a 250-km aqueduct to …

Senegal PM Sonko’s convoy attacked while campaigning for snap polls, party says

- Advertisement - Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was unharmed in an attack on his convoy while campaigning on Wednesday, his Pastef party said, but added that an allied party head suffered a broken arm after their convoy was pelted with stones. …

Kotug wins work on BP’s project off Mauritania and Senegal

Offshore towage specialist Kotug International and its partner Maritalia have been selected by energy major BP to provide marine services to the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project. The contract is a long-term fixed contract, with extension options, to …

Senegal: Prime Minister Sonko’s convoy attacked while campaigning for snap polls

The party of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said Thursday that his convoy was attacked a day earlier while he was campaigning for upcoming parliamentary elections. The West African nation is due to vote in snap legislative polls on November 17 …

Senegal: Political gatherings likely nationwide ahead of Nov. 17 legislative elections amid heightened tensions

Authorities temporarily restricted flight arrivals and departures at Ufa International Airport (UFA) as of late Oct. 31. Authorities did not immediately specify the reason for the measure and did not provide an estimate of when flight operations will …

Senegal Partners With Turkey For Food Sovereignty Amid Ankara’S Growing African Influence

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Senegal has recently signed a significant agreement on agricultural mechanization with the Turkish government. This partnership aims to modernize Senegal's farming sector and boost food production. The collaboration comes at a …

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