Tag: Senegal
turmoil within the Yewwi Askan Wi coalition in view of the legislative elections
In Senegal, while the two main opposition coalitions have just concluded an alliance for the July 31 legislative elections against the regime of President Macky Sall, the investitures are causing…
a regional meeting to coordinate the fight against human trafficking
In Senegal, a regional conference on the fight against human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants ended this Thursday, May 12. For three days, security and justice officials from 18…
The Wallu Senegal and Yewwi Askan Wi coalitions unite for the legislative elections
In Senegal, the two most significant opposition coalitions have reached an agreement in view of the July 31 legislative elections where they will present common lists in each department. After…
declared dead at the hospital, a newborn arrives alive at the morgue before succumbing
The baby was declared dead at the regional hospital in Kaolack, in the center of the country, before morgue services found him still alive. The child finally died several hours…
Who is the Alternative for a Breaking Assembly composed of?
The filing of candidacy files for the legislative elections in Senegal on July 31 ends this Sunday at midnight. A brand new coalition tabled its own on Saturday: The Alternative…
the trial of the “Astou Sokhna” case opens with the interrogation of midwives
Six midwives have been in court since Thursday, May 5 in Louga, Senegal in the “Astou Sokhna” case, named after this 9-month-old pregnant woman who died in childbirth at Louga…
the drama of maternal mortality in Senegal
Resumption this Thursday, May 5, 2022 of the trial of six midwives in Louga, following a postponement of the hearing on April 27. They are prosecuted for “failure to assist…
In Senegal, the Korité festival marked by the joy of reunions and calls for peace
This Monday, May 2, is a public holiday in Senegal, as in many Muslim countries, for the Korité festival, or Aïd el Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting…
FIFA sanctions Senegal, Nigeria and DRC with match behind closed doors
FIFA have ordered African champions Senegal and Nigeria to play a match behind closed doors after crowd disorder during the 2022 World Cup play-offs last month. Fans shone laser pointers…
M’Baye Niang’s Bordeaux close to relegation
Bordeaux are getting a little closer to relegation after their defeat on Sunday May 1 against Nice (1-0). There are three days left for Senegalese striker M’Baye Niang to avoid…