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Tinubu applauds President Macky Sall over decision not to seek third term
There had been protests in Senegal in the past few weeks following speculations about a third-term ambition of President Sall,…
Senegal’s President Sall sacks health minister over death of 11 newborn babies
Eleven newborn babies died in a hospital fire blamed on an electrical short circuit in Senegal’s western city of Tivaouane,…
Senegal declares today holiday to celebrate Teranga Lions
After two previous final defeats in 2002 and 2019, Senegal finally claimed their first Cup of Nations title.
Macky Sall replaces Tshisekedi as AU chairperson
Sall officially assumed the position on Saturday at the 35th African Union Summit that is being held in Addis Ababa,…
Senegal’s ruling party loses Dakar, Zinguichor in municipal elections
The elections held Sunday were widely seen as a referendum to test Sall's popularity.
Senegal boils after arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko
President Macky Sall of Senegal has come under fire of his compatriots after the arrest of main opposition leader Ousmane…
Macky Sall appoints 7 new ministers, 26 old ones return
President Macky Sall of Senegal late Sunday announced the reconstitution of his cabinet with just seven new faces and 26…
Senegal’s president, Macky Sall dissolves government
Senegalese President Macky Sall has dissolved his 32-strong government team with immediate effect.
Buhari hosts Senegal, Guinea Bissau leaders to dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal and Umaro Embalo of Guinea Bissau to a private…
Senegal: President Sall’s brother Aliou quits over bribery scandal
Aliou Sall, brother of Senegal’s President Macky Sall has resigned from his government post as a director of Caisse des…
Seven wedding guests killed by Senegal landmine
Seven wedding guests were killed and three were seriously injured when they were blown up by a landmine in the…
Mohamed Dionne named new Senegal prime minister
Mohamed Dionne, a close aide to Senegal’s president who once worked for the United Nations, was named the country’s new…
Senegal to try ex-president’s son for corruption
Son of Senegal’s former president will face trial in two months for corruption charges, a year after he was accused…
Senegal bags $7.7bn loan for projects
Senegal has obtained 7.7 billion dollars from international creditors to enact an economic and social development programme to boost the…
Obama to meet 4 African leaders next week
US President Barack Obama will welcome four African leaders to Washington this month, the White House said Monday. Obama on…
Stadium riot: Senegal’s president apologises
Senegal president Macky Sall has apologised to the international football community for the unruly behaviour of local supporters at the…
Jonathan visits Senegal
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan will on Wednesday begin a two-day official visit to Dakar, Senegal. According to Dr Reuben Abati,…