Senegal’s Oil, Gas and Mining Sector: A Look at Past and Present Key Players

As Senegal stands on the brink of a new era in its oil, gas, and mining sectors, it is imperative to reflect on the broader implications of foreign investment and ownership in these industries. While the expertise and capital brought in by international companies are invaluable, it is equally crucial for Senegal to harness its own human and natural resources to foster sustainable development.

Senegal to Renegotiate its Oil and gas Contracts.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the newly elected president of Senegal, has wasted no time in setting his agenda. In one of his first announcements, he promised to conduct an audit of the country’s mining, oil, and gas sectors, as well as to renegotiate contracts that he and his mentor, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, believe to be

Koungheul Tragedy and OFNAC’s 2022 Report Dominate The Headlines

Yamongs bus accident was a tragic event that happened on Thursday on the national road of Senegal. This terrible tragedy shook the country and the news of it spread quickly, stirring the media and public opinion.According to several newspapers such as L’Observateur, Vox Populi, La Tribune and Source A, among others, the accident happened at

PUBLIC TRANSPORT, AN IMPROVEMENT, BUT STILL MANY CHALLENGES IN DAKAR DEM DIKK

Dakar Dem Dikk: A New Direction for a Troubled Public Transportation CompanyOver the past few years, the public transport company Dakar Dem Dikk has faced numerous challenges. These include an outdated fleet of buses, long waiting times for customers, high rates of bus immobilization, and financial losses. However, with the appointment of a new Director

USERS IN DISARRAY

Barely a day has passed since the Aftu Workers’ Collective began a three-day strike and the consequences are already visible. Public transport users in Dakar were the first to feel the impact of this mood swing, with major disruptions in the Tata bus network run by the Association for the Financing of Urban Transport Professionals.The

AFTER THE TER, THE OTHER REVIVAL OF URBAN TRANSPORT!

Sunday, January 14, 2024 will remain a memorable date in the history of the Senegalese mass transport system, with the long-awaited inauguration of the Bus rapid transit (BRT). This event marks a new beginning for the capital Dakar and its suburbs in terms of urban mobility.The BRT, which aims to carry up to 300,000 passengers

KOUNGHEUL, A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT KILLS 13 PEOPLE AND INJURES MORE THAN 40

Tragedy on the national road number 1: 13 dead and about forty injured in a bus accident in KoungheulIt is with horror and sadness that we learned of the accident that occurred yesterday evening on the national road number 1, in the small town of Koungheul. A public transport bus veered off course, killing 13

30 INJURED, 7 OF THEM SERIOUSLY, FOLLOWING THE OVERTURNING OF A BUS NEAR THE TECHNOPOLE

A public transport vehicle of the “Ndiaga-Ndiaye” type had an accident this afternoon on the toll highway at the Technopole in Pikine, a suburb of Dakar. According to initial reports from witnesses, the vehicle skidded before overturning on the roadway, injuring 30 people.According to an official of the fire brigade team dispatched to the scene

🔍EU and Senegal: It was A Meeting of Minds, Not about legalizing LGBT in Senegal:🔍

Charles Michel, the European Council President, and Senegal’s President Faye might not see eye to eye on everything, like LGBT rights, but when they met, it was all about diplomacy and development, not personal politics. It’s like when two CEOs from competing companies meet for lunch; they might not see eye to eye on everything, […]

Starting a Business in Senegal

Sole Proprietorship: To start a sole proprietorship in Senegal, entrepreneurs must visit the Business Creation Support Office (BCE). The required documents include two copies of an ID card or passport, a criminal record check, a certificate of residence, possibly a marriage certificate, and two tax stamps of 2,000 CFA each. The incorporation fees are 10,000 […]

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