Topic: Senegal
Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Forms New Cabinet
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has announced the formation of a new government consisting of 25 ministers and five junior ministers.
Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has announced the formation of a new government consisting of 25 ministers and five junior ministers.
Senegal President Faye Appoints Ally Sonko As Prime Minister
New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as president.
New Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Tuesday appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as president.
Ruto Congratulates President Faye On Election As Senegal's Fifth President
The 44-year-old, who has never before held an elected office was sworn in on Tuesday and becomes Senegal's fifth president since independence from France in 1960 and the first to openly admit to a polygamous marriage.
The 44-year-old, who has never before held an elected office was sworn in on Tuesday and becomes Senegal's fifth president since independence from France in 1960 and the first to openly admit to a polygamous marriage.
Quagmire In Senegal As Two First Ladies Set To Take Over Presidential Palace
Senegal is set to enter a historic phase as president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes over office with confusion over which of his two wives will assume the first lady's office.
Senegal is set to enter a historic phase as president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes over office with confusion over which of his two wives will assume the first lady's office.
Faye Takes Early Lead In Senegal Presidential Polls
Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken an early lead in Senegal's presidential elections, prompting his supporters to celebrate in the streets.
Opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken an early lead in Senegal's presidential elections, prompting his supporters to celebrate in the streets.
Ivory Coast Oust Holders Senegal Via Penalties To Reach Afcon Quarter Finals
Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro.
Hosts Ivory Coast eliminated reigning champions Senegal in a penalty shootout to book their place in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Yamoussoukro.
Senegal Court Orders Opposition Leader Sonko To Be Reinstated On Electoral List
Sonko has faced a flurry of court cases over the past two years for charges including libel and rape, which he denies. The cases against him have triggered deadly violence in the West African nation.
Sonko has faced a flurry of court cases over the past two years for charges including libel and rape, which he denies. The cases against him have triggered deadly violence in the West African nation.
Sonko In Intensive Care After Hunger Strike, Says Lawyers
According to his lawyers, the opposition leader was admitted into the intensive care unit after being on hunger strike for several weeks.
According to his lawyers, the opposition leader was admitted into the intensive care unit after being on hunger strike for several weeks.
More Than 60 Dead After A Boat Sunk In Cape Verde Islands
More than 60 people are believed to have died after a migrant boat from Senegal was found off West Africa's Cape Verde islands.
More than 60 people are believed to have died after a migrant boat from Senegal was found off West Africa's Cape Verde islands.
Mane Joins Saudi Side Al-Nassr From Bayern
As the Senegal star gets ready to pair up with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi club Al Nassr confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane on Tuesday
As the Senegal star gets ready to pair up with five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi club Al Nassr confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane on Tuesday
Kichapo Cha Umbwa! Senegalese Minister Beaten By Countrymen Over Corruption Allegations
During a recent visit to France, a Senegalese minister was viciously beaten by his countrymen, leaving him with serious injuries.
During a recent visit to France, a Senegalese minister was viciously beaten by his countrymen, leaving him with serious injuries.
Senegal's Gov't Shuts Down Internet Amid Deadly Chaos After Sonko's Sentencing
Senegal's government stated on Sunday that access to mobile internet services had been interrupted in specific locations due to violent rioting in which "hateful and subversive" remarks have been disseminated online.
Senegal's government stated on Sunday that access to mobile internet services had been interrupted in specific locations due to violent rioting in which "hateful and subversive" remarks have been disseminated online.
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Senegal Shuts Social Media As Protesters Die After Sonko Sentencing
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday.
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday.
Chaos Erupt Leaving 9 Dead After Sonko Is Sentenced To Jail
According to the interior ministry, nine people were killed in skirmishes across Senegal on Friday after a court sentenced fiery opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison.
According to the interior ministry, nine people were killed in skirmishes across Senegal on Friday after a court sentenced fiery opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in prison.
Sonko Defiant Ahead Of His Rape Trial In Dakar, Senegal
On Wednesday, Ousmane Sonko, the popular Senegalese opposition leader facing a rape prosecution, announced that he would lead a "caravan of freedom" across the country as he journeys to Dakar to meet judges.
On Wednesday, Ousmane Sonko, the popular Senegalese opposition leader facing a rape prosecution, announced that he would lead a "caravan of freedom" across the country as he journeys to Dakar to meet judges.
Senegal Opposition Figure Says He Will Not Cooperate With Court
enegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko has said he will no longer respond to court summonses without guarantees for his safety, a day before his appeal in a defamation case begins.
enegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko has said he will no longer respond to court summonses without guarantees for his safety, a day before his appeal in a defamation case begins.
Senegal Becomes the First African Team To Qualify to the Round Of 16
Senegal qualified for the round of 16 at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Tuesday. They became the first African team to qualify to the round of 16.
Senegal qualified for the round of 16 at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 win over Ecuador on Tuesday. They became the first African team to qualify to the round of 16.
Africa Shines Against Hosts At Last
Host nation Qatar were pushed to the brink of an early elimination from their own World Cup on Friday after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal.
Host nation Qatar were pushed to the brink of an early elimination from their own World Cup on Friday after a 3-1 defeat to Senegal.
