THIS Christmas season, Senegalese toymakers are enjoying a surge in demand as parents and gift-givers flock to holiday markets for toys that celebrate the country’s culture and values. In a festive Dakar, where lights and decorations brighten December nights, local brands are winning hearts with products that resonate deeply with their heritage. A cultural revolution … Read more
BURKINA FASO, Mali, and Niger’s decision to leave the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by January 2025 has spotlighted tensions between the regional bloc and the Sahel states. The trio, battling relentless jihadist violence, announced their departure earlier this year, accusing ECOWAS of favouring France, their former colonial ruler, while failing to address security … Read more
SENEGAL has marked the 80th anniversary of the tragic Thiaroye massacre, an event that continues to stir deep emotions and unresolved questions. On December 1, 1944, hundreds of West African riflemen, including Biram Senghor’s father, M’Bap Senghor, were killed by the French army after demanding unpaid wages. While the exact death toll remains unknown, estimates suggest … Read more
SENEGAL’S President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced plans to end the long-standing presence of French troops in the country, marking a significant shift in the nation’s foreign policy. In an interview with French daily Le Monde, Faye declared, ‘There will soon be no more French soldiers in Senegal,’ underscoring his commitment to asserting Senegal’s sovereignty. The … Read more
SENEGAL has officially launched the candidacy of Amadou Hott for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. The announcement, made by the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, underscores Senegal’s commitment to pan-African progress and development. A legacy of leadership and vision Hott brings over 25 years of experience spanning investment banking, development finance, … Read more
IN a significant victory, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Pastef party secured 130 out of 165 seats in Senegal’s recent legislative elections, according to provisional results released on Thursday. This clear majority grants Faye a robust mandate to implement his promised reforms and advance his economic agenda. Faye, who assumed the presidency in April following a … Read more
SENEGAL’S ruling Pastef party has declared a ‘resounding victory’ in the country’s legislative elections held on Sunday. With 90-95 percent of the ballots counted, state-run Radio and Television Broadcasting (RTS) confirmed that Pastef, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, had secured a decisive win. A turning point for Senegalese politics Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, addressing … Read more
SENEGALESE voters turned out on Sunday for a decisive parliamentary election, with the outcome set to determine whether President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can deliver on his ambitious reform promises. The election follows Faye’s dramatic rise to power in March, when he became Africa’s youngest president at 44, running on a platform of anti-corruption and economic … Read more
THE fishing agreement between the European Union and Senegal, in place since 2019, will officially end at midnight on Sunday after the Senegalese government failed to take action against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in its waters. Jean-Marc Pisani, the EU ambassador for West Africa, confirmed the decision, stating that the accord would not … Read more
SENEGAL reached a significant medical milestone on Thursday, successfully performing its first-ever eye transplant. This landmark surgery is seen as a major breakthrough for the country’s healthcare sector, with hopes it will pave the way for improved eye health services across the nation. The transplant was conducted by Senegalese ophthalmologist Cheikh Khadim Ndoyem and Dr. … Read more