Tag: Senegal
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 prime minister sacked
Senegal’s Prime Minister Aminata Toure, who has only been in power since September 2013, has been removed from office less…
NIS repatriates 612 illegal migrants – Controller
The Akwa Ibom command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has repatriated 612 irregular African nationals to their countries…
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…
WHO moves against Ebola virus in Guinea
The World Health Organisation has launched a raft of emergency measures in Conakry, Guinea’s capital to control an outbreak of…
Senegal shuts land border with Ebola ravaged Guinea
Senegal closed its land border with Guinea on Saturday to try to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus, which…
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…
Nigeria’s Sand Eagles Win Copa Lagos 2013
Edwin Usoboh Nigeria’ Super Sand Eagles showed their supremacy in beach soccer as they won all their matches of the…
Kalou qualifies Ivory Coast for Brazil World Cup
Ivory Coast joined Nigeria in the World Cup finals on Saturday after a 1-1 draw against Senegal gave them a…
Big Win for Ivory Coast, a thin edge for Burkina Faso
Didier Drogba scored as Ivory Coast overcame Senegal 3-1 in Abidjan Saturday to boost hopes of a third consecutive World…
FIFA World Cup: Cote D’Ivoire, Senegal Renew Rivalry
Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal will resume what is a long standing west African rivalry in their 2014 FIFA World Cup…
US, UK teach Nigerian, African troops counter-terrorism combat
The Nigerian military, in conjunction with special forces from the UK, U.S., Spain and Netherland have begun a training to…
Senegal Seeks Help Of China, France Solve Water Crisis
Senegal has appealed to France and China for help to repair damage to a water pipeline that has deprived much…
D’Tigress Set For Afrobasket For Women
Nigeria women’s national team, D’Tigress will depart the shores of the country on Wednesday for Maputo, Mozambique venue of the…
Like Senegal, Let’s Abolish The Senate
By John Tosin Ajiboye Since Nigeria returned to democracy rule in 1999, a lot of things have been going wrong,…