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Battles of Prerogatives in Senegal

[Foroyaa] Since the postponement of the 2024 presidential election in Senegal, the constitutional council had asked the president to fix a new date by decree. The previous date given was considered to be unrealisable. The executive was of the impression that it could not hold election until the constitutional council …

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Macky Sall Received Ex-Combatants of MFDC

[The Point] To consolidate peace in Casamance, President Macky Sall received the initiative for the reunification of the political and armed wings of the MFDC as well as the ex-combatants of the Diakay faction, who agreed to lay down their arms.

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Young Senegalese Forced Abroad By Dual Economic and Political Crises

[RFI] Dakar, Senegal — As young people quit Senegal amid mounting economic and political hardship that has seen universities close and jobs dry up, local charities have moved in to stem the exodus by offering practical training aimed at helping vulnerable youth forge a path into the workplace.

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Senegal Sets March Date for Delayed Presidential Polls, but Confusion Prevails

[RFI] Senegalese President Macky Sall has said delayed presidential elections will be held on 24 March after the country’s top court found it would be unconstitutional to hold the vote after his mandate expires on 2 April. Confusingly, however, the Constitutional Council overruled the government by choosing 31 March as …

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Au Sénégal, face à Macky Sall, le Conseil constitutionnel se rebiffe

Saisis par le chef de l’État, les sept sages ont désavoué le scénario qui leur était soumis, refusant toute prolongation du mandat présidentiel ainsi que la modification de la liste des candidats. Un accord a en revanche été trouvé sur la date.

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Gambia Generates B1.09b Revenue At Senegambia Bridge

[The Point] The minister for Finance and Economic Affairs, Seedy Keita, has informed lawmakers that the total revenue generated from the SeneGambia Bridge between 2021 and 2023 stands at D1.09 billion.

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