Senegal

From Prison To Presidency: Bassirou Faye Sworn In As Senegal’s Youngest President

44-year-old pan-Africanist leftwinger, Bassirou Faye, has assumed Senegal's presidency without any prior elected office experience.

7 months ago

UN, ECOWAS Meet in Senegal Over Ukraine War, Covid

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in partnership with the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), the…

2 years ago

Nigeria Seals Oil and Gas Local Content Development Deal with Senegal

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and the Senegalese Petroleum Industry have agreed to sign a Memorandum of…

3 years ago

Senegal Beat Egypt on Penalties to Win First Africa Cup of Nations Trophy

Senegal defeated Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations championship match on Sunday, winning the continental championship for the first…

3 years ago

Covid-19: Hospitals in Senegal’s Capital Overwhelmed as Virus Surges

Hospitals in Senegal's capital Dakar were "close to saturation" on Monday due to a surge in Covid-19 patients, with overworked medical personnel…

3 years ago

Inflation Showdown: Nigeria Vs Ghana Vs South Africa Vs Senegal

Mosope Arubayi, Economist with Inflexion Capital Asset Managers, spoke to the Global Business Report about Year-on-year Inflation in the month…

3 years ago

South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda to House Vaccine Production Hubs, Nigeria Considered

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has listed Nigeria and South Africa among nations being…

3 years ago

In Boost for Africa, Senegal to Make Covid Shots Next Year

Senegal could begin producing COVID-19 vaccines next year under an agreement with Belgian biotech group Univercells aimed at boosting Africa's…

3 years ago

Fresh Mass Protests Set to Hit Senegal

Senegal is bracing up for a fresh round of protests with demonstrations planned in the West African country from Monday as opposition…

4 years ago

Senegal: ECOWAS Calls for Restraint from All Parties

The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS) has asked for restraints from all parties in the ongoing protest in…

4 years ago

Senegal Begins Vaccinating Against Coronavirus

Authorities in Senegal have said fighting misinformation and Covid-19 vaccination reluctance will be key in the campaign launched on Tuesday.…

4 years ago