Tag: Macky Sall

In any dynamic democracy, protests serve as a vital thread, weaving together the voices of the people to hold power accountable. When orchestrated with purpose, protests are not merely gatherings ...

Presidential hopefuls in Senegal officially launched their election campaigns on Saturday, March 9 after a series of violent protests erupted across the country due to a delayed vote.  Nineteen candidates, ...

President of Senegal, Macky Sall has defended his recent decision to postpone elections amidst violent protests that swept across the country on Friday, February 9, 2024. In his first interview ...

Senegal's internet service came back online on February 7, 2024, a few days after the government temporarily shut it down due to the postponement of this month's presidential election. Netblocks, ...

After years of political ambiguity that contributed to last month’s fatal opposition rallies, Senegal’s President Macky Sall has announced that, he would not seek a third term in office, putting ...

On the eve of a speech, which President Macky Sall is anticipated to declare whether or not he would be running for a third term, the well-known Senegalese opposition figure, ...

The government announced on Saturday that, the count of individuals killed in days of violence between the Senegalese Police and followers of the entangled opposition politician Ousmane Sonko have increased ...

Violence demonstration in Ngor neighborhood, in Dakar, capital city of Senegal, have killed one and injured 30 others, as young people took to the streets to voice out their grievances ...

Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and international partners have been urged by their African leaders to increase support and funding for infrastructure project within the continent. The infrastructure preparation initiatives include ...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has intended on committing $10 billion to boost Africa’s efforts to end hunger over the next five years. It is also part of the Bank’s ...