Tag: Senegal
World
Boeing 737 at an airport in Senegal catches fire and goes off runway
A plane, carrying 85 people, crashed at the airport in Dakar, Senegal. 10 people were hurt according to the Transport Minister and an airline...
News
VIDEO: ‘Hearty’ Akufo-Addo congratulates Senegal’s youngest president
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo travelled to Dakar for the April 2 swearing-in ceremony of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.The event marked Senegal's celebration...
Independent Africa
Senegal’s president-elect declares 2 houses, 2 cars, 2 bank accounts assets
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's president-elect, is set to assume office in April following his victory in the presidential election held on March 24.Initially entering...
Independent Africa
I promise to lead the country with modesty – President-elect of Senegal
Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who clinched victory has pledged to steer the nation with modesty, echoing his commitment to governance marked by humility...
Independent Africa
Bassirou Diomaye Faye makes Senegal’s youngest president at age 44
Senegal welcomes its newest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who at 44 years old, becomes the youngest democratically elected leader in West Africa.Born in 1980,...
Independent Africa
Senegal: Barbarous Diomaye likely to be crowned winner in presidential polls – Report
Preliminary results from Senegal's presidential election show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye leading the race, prompting his supporters to take to the streets in...
World
Voting in Senegal delayed following weeks of unrest
After some time of trouble in the government, people in Senegal are choosing a new leader. Seventeen people want to be the next president...
Sports
Uganda beats Senegal to book semifinal slot in 2023 African Games
In a thrilling Group B clash at the 13th edition of the African Games, Uganda's men's U20 football team secured a remarkable 1-0 victory...
Independent Africa
Senegal’s electoral commission confirms readiness for March 24 presidential election
Senegal's national electoral commission says there's no cause for alarm over its preparedness to conduct the presidential election on 24 March.It's been a joyful...
Independent Africa
Senegal releases hundreds of political detainees
Senegal’s Justice Minister Aissata Tall Sall has announced the release of nearly 400 protesters from prison.They were arrested and imprisoned during the political demonstrations...