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Sonko ordered to defend himself over graft charges in court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Milimani Magistrate Charles Ondieki on Friday ruled that the prosecution has presented a prima facie case against Sonko and his co-accused, meaning th...

Senegal, Chad accuse French President Macron of 'contempt' over remarks on African 'ingratitude'
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 07, 2025

Sonko reminded Macron that if African soldiers—often forcibly mobilised, mistreated, and ultimately betrayed—had not fought during World War II to def...

Mike Sonko’s acquittal overturned, retrial ordered in Sh357m graft case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 11, 2024

Justice Sifuna directed the new magistrate to begin by ruling, based on the existing evidence, whether the accused have a case to answer.

East African Court of Justice faults Kenya’s Supreme Court for breaches in Sonko’s impeachment trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2024

In its ruling, the EACJ expressed concerns over the fairness of the impeachment process and the adherence to the rule of law.

Senegal's top court confirms ruling party's big parliamentary election win
DW News  |  Nov 28, 2024

Former President Macky Sall lost popularity due to a repressive style of governance and stagnating economic policies.

New Bill aims to regulate transfer of govt functions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2024

In 2020, the national government took over key roles of the Nairobi city county after former Governor Mike Sonko signed a deal with the national gover...

Mystery of Jeevanjee Estate title deed used to secure Sh1.9 billion loan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 25, 2024

 Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration had accused Sonko of having the title deed for the estate under L.R No. 209/5458.

Senegal President Faye names 'breakaway' government
AFP  |  Apr 07, 2024

PM Sonko unveiled on Friday a cabinet of 25 ministers, hailing it as a break from the past.

Senegal President Faye names ally Sonko as Prime Minister
AFP  |  Apr 03, 2024

Speaking after his appointment, Sonko said he would present Faye with a full list of proposed ministerial appointments for his approval.

Senegal's youngest President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in
AFP  |  Apr 02, 2024

Hundreds of officials and several African heads of state attended the ceremony in the new town of Diamniadio near the capital Dakar.

Senegal's top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president-elect
DW News  |  Mar 30, 2024

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.

From prison to presidency: Senegal elects Bassirou Diomaye Faye as new leader
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2024

Central to Faye's platform are promises to combat corruption, restore stability, prioritise economic sovereignty, and rid Senegal of the CFA franc, a...

Senegal votes for new president after years of crisis
AFP  |  Mar 24, 2024

The winner will be tasked with steering Senegal, viewed as a beacon of democracy in coup-hit West Africa, out of its recent troubles and managing reve...

Senegal presidential candidates hold final rallies ahead of election
AFP  |  Mar 23, 2024

President Macky Sall, in power since 2012, is not standing again, making it the first Senegalese poll where the incumbent is not on the ballot.

Contenders launch campaigns for Senegal's delayed presidential election
AFP  |  Mar 10, 2024

Kagame, 66, has been President since 2000 although he has effectively been in control since his rebel force marched into Kigali in 1994 to end a genoc...

Senegal MPs debate contentious amnesty bill amid election crisis
AFP  |  Mar 06, 2024

The amnesty is part of President Macky Sall's response to turmoil sparked by his last-minute postponement of the presidential election, originally sch...

Senegal's multiple crises lead to mental scars, trauma
AFP  |  Mar 12, 2024

Even before the West African nation had fully emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, it was rocked by violent riots in March 2021 triggered by the arrest...

Senegal protest march over election delay postponed
Agency  |  Feb 13, 2024

Elymane Haby Kane, one of the organisers of the march, told AFP he had received an official letter from local authorities in the capital Dakar that th...

Court acquits ex-Nairobi governor Mike Sonko in Sh357 million graft case
Bashir Mohammed  |  Feb 07, 2024

The defendants were cleared by Milimani Magistrate Eunice Nyutu due to a lack of evidence.

President in troubled times: Senegal's Macky Sall
Agency  |  Feb 06, 2024

President Macky Sall's say he is a leader determined to stay in office and the architect of Africa's latest power grab.

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