Senegal Stories
As Kenya gears up for AFCON 2027, the collaboration with Senegal could mark a turning point that transforms the nation’s football systems and leaves a...
Under the new arrangement, citizens holding diplomatic and ordinary passports from both countries can enter, stay and transit through either country f...
During his visit, Faye will also hold bilateral talks with President Ruto at State House, Nairobi, focusing on strengthening political, economic, and...
Before the signing ceremony, the two Heads of State held a one-on-one meeting during which they discussed ways to deepen collaboration.
Pledges at global summits attract media headlines, but do not always materialise. Often, only a small fraction of pledged funding reaches target count...
According to the World Meteorological Organisation, temperatures in Africa are increasing faster than the global average. Recent estimates suggest tha...
The Ministry of Interior will handle future elections in the country that has been under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré since September 2022...
French troops have been present in Senegal since the country gained independence in 1960. On Dec. 31, 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye...
Telecommunications service providers have also been ordered not to deny subscribers access to internet services through blockage or wholesale shutdown...
Somalia may be bottom of Group C, but they’re not out of hope. As they prepare to face defending champions Senegal, the tone in camp is one of belief,...
Sall, is accused of presiding over "catastrophic" mismanagement of the public purse, with the audit revealing a budget deficit for 2023 of 12.3 per ce...
The calls come after an audit report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, revealed that some of Kenya’s existing embassies, including those in Abuja (Ni...
The IMF said on Wednesday that it would analyse the report and initiate consultations with authorities to address issues raised.
As part of the informal division of security responsibilities among Western nations, France has long been considered the “gendarme of Africa”.
"I want to say that, in the case of Senegal, this statement is totally wrong. No discussion or negotiation has taken place to date and the decision ta...
Sonko reminded Macron that if African soldiers—often forcibly mobilised, mistreated, and ultimately betrayed—had not fought during World War II to def...
Former President Macky Sall lost popularity due to a repressive style of governance and stagnating economic policies.
Faye sought a clear parliamentary majority in Sunday's vote to implement the reform agenda that helped sweep him to power in a landslide election vict...
Even as vote counting was still going on, Senegal’s two main opposition parties conceded.
More than 7 million registered voters will have the chance to vote for candidates for the 165-seat assembly, choosing between 41 registered parties or...
The pilot was able to bring the plane, which carried 216 passengers, to a safe stop and no injuries were recorded, the ministry said in a statement.
Early in his presidency, Faye initiated an audit of oil and mining contracts, but the authorities have not shared details on its progress.
By eliminating unnecessary and costly protocol receptions, President Faye seeks to promote economic efficiency in the West African country.
PM Sonko unveiled on Friday a cabinet of 25 ministers, hailing it as a break from the past.
Speaking after his appointment, Sonko said he would present Faye with a full list of proposed ministerial appointments for his approval.
No public statement has been issued by the State House or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi regarding the election or the inauguration ceremo...
Hundreds of officials and several African heads of state attended the ceremony in the new town of Diamniadio near the capital Dakar.
Faye has vowed to restore national sovereignty over key assets such as the oil, gas and fishing sectors.
Faye's itinerary also will also include visits to Rwanda, South Africa, and Ethiopia, signifying his commitment to regional diplomacy and cooperation.
The election was a peaceful one, with leading opposition figure Faye confirmed as the new president-elect, with more than 50 per cent of the vote.
