Tag: Senegal
Gaston Mbengue, the “Don King” of the Senegalese struggle is dead
The famous promoter of Senegalese wrestling, Gaston Mbengue, died this Thursday, May 1 at the age of 73 in Dakar. He had revolutionized Senegalese wrestling with prestigious fights which raised…
in Senegal and Ivory Coast, women in the fight against ordinary sexism
In Senegal, certain professions still have an image as men’s jobs, this is the case of bus drivers. However, many women love driving and imagine themselves behind the wheel. Around…
the 15th biennial of contemporary African art postponed to November
The 15th biennial of contemporary African art was due to open on May 16 in Dakar. Its postponement, due to a lack of funding, is a hard blow for the…
the biennial risks being postponed due to a lack of funding
In Senegal, the 15th biennial of contemporary African art is likely to not be able to open on May 16 as planned due to a lack of funding. This world-renowned…
ministers placed under the direct authority of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
In Senegal, all ministers are placed under the direct authority of the Prime Minister, according to the first decrees issued at the beginning of April. A decision that caused former…
Senegal: a transition "miracle"and after ?
In this episode, we analyze the changes taking place in the country with Célia Cuordifede, correspondent for L’Express in Dakar and author of Those who remain published by Rocher. FIND…
the new government emphasizes the consolidation of public finances
In the Council of Ministers, Wednesday April 10, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye asked his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to audit the functioning of ministries and to assess the general situation…
In France, the Senegalese diaspora celebrates Eid modestly to help loved ones back home
Eid El Fitr, which marks the end of the month of Ramadan, will be celebrated on Wednesday April 10 in most countries of the Muslim world. In Paris, some of…
resumption of the maritime link between Dakar and Ziguinchor, a relief for Casamance
In Senegal, after ten months of shutdown, the maritime link between Dakar and Ziguinchor, in Casamance, in the south of the country, resumed on Tuesday April 9 evening. The rotations…
a first council of ministers to “give the main guidelines”
The new government held its first council of ministers this Tuesday, April 9, a week after the inauguration of the new President of the Republic Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the…