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Sonko, Senegal’s Opposition Leader, Ends Hunger Strike

Web News 2 September 2023 452 0

Senegal’s main opposition party says its leader, Ousmane Sonko, has ended a hunger strike he began following his arrest in late July. Mr Sonko who is a fierce critic of President Macky Sall, had been charged with insurrection, undermining state security and terrorist activity. He had already Continue Reading

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Boat Capsize Claims 16 lives

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At least 14 people have died after their wooden boat capsized off the Senegalese capital Dakar, a district deputy mayor told AFP on Monday. “It seems to be migrants,” Samba Kandji said after several similar tragedies in recent weeks. Rescue workers were still looking for more bodies after the pirogue overturned overnight from Sunday to […]Continue Reading

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Opposition Protests Senegal’s  Leader Alleged Third Term Bid

Web News 3 July 2023 291 0

The Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has called on the public to “come out en masse” to protest against President Macky Sall seeking a third term. The incumbent is scheduled to give a speech later to announce whether he will run for president in 2024 – something most legal experts say would violate the Senegalese […]Continue Reading

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Senegal is U-17 AFCON Winner

Web News 20 May 2023 691 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senegal has won the 2023 Under 17 African cup of Nations, AFCON tournament in Algeria. The Young Lions of Teranga defeated Morocco 2-1 in the final of the tournament yesterday night. Morocco defender, Abdelhamid Boudlal had put his team in the driving seat when he netted in the 14th minute. However, Serigne […]Continue Reading

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U-20 AFCON: Senegal Emerge Champion

Web News 11 March 2023 414 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senegal have been crowned champions of the just concluded 2023 Under 20 African cup of Nations tournament in Egypt. The young lions of teranga defeated Gambia 2 nil in the final on Saturday to clinch their first ever AFCON under 20 trophy. Goals from Lamine Camara and Mor Faye were enough for […]Continue Reading

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Senegal MPs Detained for Assaulting Female Colleague

Web News 16 December 2022 251 0

Two opposition Senegalese MPs have been arrested for the alleged assault of their pregnant colleague in parliament earlier this month. It follows the chaos that erupted during a budget debate in parliament, in scenes that were televised. The video of the fight was shared widely on social media. Massata Samb is said to have slapped […]Continue Reading

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Injury Sacks Senegal’s Sadio Mane from World Cup

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Senegal forward Sadio Mane will miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after suffering an injury on Tuesday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The Bayern attacker came off after just 20 minutes of the game against Werder Bremen, which ended 6-1 in favour of the Bundesliga champions. Senegal’s World Cup campaign is scheduled […]Continue Reading

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Senegal Protests after Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Arrested

Web News 6 March 2021 805 0

Violent protests have hit Senegal for a third day as demonstrators burnt cars and clashed with police after the arrest of an opposition leader on Wednesday. Four people have died in the rare unrest, the interior minister said. Ousmane Sonko appeared in court on Friday accused of disrupting public order. He also faces a rape […]Continue Reading

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Senegal Suspends Two TV Stations over Opposition Broadcasts

Web News 5 March 2021 494 0

The Senegalese authorities have suspended the signal of two private television stations after accusing them of focusing too much on protests triggered by the arrest of an opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko. The two stations affected by the decision by the National Audiovisual Regulatory Council (CNRA) are Sen TV and Walf TV channels The stations were […]Continue Reading

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Senegal Confirms Second Coronavirus Case

Web News 4 March 2020 566 0

A second person in Senegal has tested positive for Coronavirus, the country’s health ministry confirms. It says the patient is an 80-year-old French national who arrived in the West African country on 29 February. He is being treated at the same hospital for infectious diseases in the capital city, Dakar, where another Frenchman was hospitalised […]Continue Reading