Tag: Senegal
Senegal: the standoff between the private press and the authorities continues
The Council of Press Publishers and Distributors (CDEPS) held a conference this Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the Babacar Touré press house. They were reacting to the latest statements by…
Senegal sets up commission to review strategic contracts signed by the state
In Senegal, this was one of the major promises of the Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Ousmane Sonko duo, who emerged victorious from the presidential election at the end of March: to renegotiate…
Senegal launches its first satellite into orbit
On Friday, August 16, Senegal reached a historic milestone by sending into space its first satellite designed and manufactured by Senegalese engineers. This satellite, a small 10 cm cube weighing…
Senegal: Government attempts to appease media after “press-free day”
On Friday, August 16, the Senegalese authorities presented a new official website on which all media companies will have to register. This was an opportunity for the minister in charge…
Glez’s view on the private media revolt in Senegal
Tuesday, August 13, was declared a day without the press against the government’s “tax harassment.” Many publications denounce a threat to press freedom. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko claims that some…
Senegal: Guinean opponents in exile mobilized, one month after the disappearance of two FNDC executives
In Senegal, Guinean civil society actors in exile mobilized on Friday, August 9, to support two Guinean opponents. Mamadou Billo Bah and Oumar Sylla alias “Foniké Menguè” were arrested outside…
Senegal: Press associations warn of risk of new newspapers disappearing
In Senegal, the press is in danger, say representatives of the sector. A few days ago, there was talk of the disappearance of the kiosks of the two main sports…
Senegalese journalist Youssouph Badji looks at Paris ahead of the 2026 Dakar Games
Throughout the Paris Olympic Games, RFI will take you to meet African journalists passing through France to cover the event. Brought together as part of the CFI (Canal France International)…
Mali, Senegal… How the war in Ukraine is causing renewed tensions in Africa – L’Express
This is a bitter setback, which could have wider international repercussions. About ten days ago, the Malian military junta, supported by Wagner’s Russian mercenaries, suffered one of its heaviest defeats…
Senegal vows to speed up road code reform after new fatal accidents
The Senegalese Minister of Transport has reiterated his desire to toughen sanctions against dangerous behavior on the road, reacting to new fatal accidents that occurred on July 29, 2024. Malick…