Only two weeks ago, Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sitting in a prison cell. Faye was arrested almost a year ago for “spreading false news, contempt of court, and defamation of a constituted body. He is now set to be inaugurated as Senegal’s president. When his candidature was announced, many believed he didn’t stand a chance. […]
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The Senegalese authorities must immediately carry out an independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least 23 people, including three children, during the violent demonstrations of 1 and 2 June 2023, and shed light on the presence of armed civilian personnel operating alongside the security forces, Amnesty International said today after collecting testimonies […]
Today at the 2023 Grand Challenges Annual Meeting, Bill Gates, Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, announced new investments to advance access to mRNA research and vaccine manufacturing technology that will support low- and middle-income countries’ (LMICs) capacity to develop high-quality, lifesaving vaccines at scale. The move builds on lessons the foundation has […]
Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. Analysts say he might need Ousmane Sonko to fulfill that pledge. During the election campaign, Diomaya Faye described himself as a “candidate for system change” and a representative of “left-wing Pan-Africanism.” He has raised hopes for change in Senegal, especially among the […]
Traditional wrestling plays an important role in much of Senegalese society and is one of the country’s national sports. Traditional wrestling is mostly practised in rural areas where it’s not just a sport, it has a profound social and cultural role. It’s being overshadowed by a very popular, modern professional wrestling. A synthesis of boxing […]
Senegal’s protesters should be lauded for defending their country’s democracy, not condemned for fomenting chaos. Last week, Senegal, often touted as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, was rocked by clashes between state forces and protesters following the condemnation of the country’s main opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, on June 1 for “corrupting youth“. By […]
Senegalese voters will head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. We take a look at whose running, what’s at stake, and why it matters. Campaigning is in full swing in Senegal with rallies, motorcades and door-to-door canvassing just days before the presidential elections, which are scheduled for Sunday, March 24. This year though, because […]