Tag: Senegal
“the future of Humanity” requires a transformation of finance
Leaders from the North and the South pleaded Thursday in Paris to release the trillions of dollars essential for the energy transition and the adaptation of countries vulnerable to global…
complaint in France and request for investigation at the ICC against Macky Sall for “crimes against humanity”
A request for investigation for crimes against humanity was submitted to the International Criminal Court against Senegalese officials. Among them are notably President Macky Sall or his Minister of the…
Benin: an investigation opened after the death of two people during the match against Senegal
During the qualifying match for the next African Cup of Nations between the Cheetahs of Benin and the Lions of Senegal, at least two supporters died and around fifteen injured…
Senegal: discussions on political subjects “advancing well” at the national dialogue
The second and final week of the national dialogue begins today. An initiative launched by President Macky Sall the day before the conviction of opponent Ousmane Sonko on June 1,…
opposition coalition Yewwi Askan Wi calls for renewed protests
All gatherings have been banned by the prefecture, among other things for “ risk of public disorder “. With our correspondent in Dakar, Charlotte Idrac New calls for demonstrations have…
Senegal: Tabaski arrives against a backdrop of tense social and political climate
In Senegal, Tabaski, a Muslim festival of sheep sacrifice, will be celebrated on June 29, but it is being prepared in a tense social and political climate after the violent…
Senegal: “Ousmane Sonko is in good health, but he is affected”
On May 28, the Senegalese gendarmerie forcibly took Ousmane Sonko to his home in Dakar, where he has been held ever since. Senegalese security forces prevent him from leaving his…
Extractive industries: Senegal hosts the 9th EITI global conference
The International Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, or EITI, is meeting for its global conference in Dakar starting this Tuesday. Organized every three years, this is its 9th edition and the…
Senegal: a necessary lull but which cannot last
It has now been more than ten days since Ousmane Sonko was sentenced. The first opponent of the country is still locked up in his Dakar home, which the police…
Senegal: Walf TV channel suspended for a month
In Senegal, the TV channel Walf TV is suspended for 30 days, until July 1. The Ministry of Communication accuses the channel of covering clashes between demonstrators and security forces…