TRENDING NOW: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected Fifth President of Senegal on March 24, 2024 🇸🇳
The decision to sell the Sabodola mine was the most heart-breaking action the government of Senegal has ever taken. This national resource, protected by law, has been taken away from generations of Senegalese to come!
Ownership breakdown of the Sabodola-Massawa gold mine:
Endeavour Mining: 90% ownership
Government of Senegal: 10% ownership
In this analytical exploration, we delve into recent developments in Senegal’s political landscape. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who campaigned on promises of radical reform, has appointed a cabinet filled with fresh faces. However, the situation has taken an unexpected turn. Key positions that were supposed to be opened to the public have instead been filled by party loyalists. As a result, accusations of broken promises are swirling, and the public is closely scrutinizing the government’s actions.
In Senegal, a legal paradox is unfolding along the picturesque coastline. Despite laws that designate the land around the sea as public domain, a construction boom is transforming these once communal spaces into private properties. In this analytical exploration, we delve into the situation and provide recommendations on how to address this complex issue.
Dakar, Senegal — The Pastef party’s electoral victory in 2024 was met with hope and anticipation. Senegalese citizens, both at home and abroad, believed that change was on the horizon. The party had promised transparency, merit-based appointments, and opportunities for the diaspora. However, reality soon shattered those dreams. The Broken Promise The Pastef party had pledged […]
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.
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
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 […]
Union leaders from various major labor organizations met with President Bassirou in a formal audience to discuss pressing issues facing the country. These included difficulties in guiding new high school graduates towards suitable career paths and ongoing efforts to improve the electricity supply in the city of Touba ahead of the 2024 Grand Magal. Additionally
FS Oil, a petroleum distribution company, is at the center of a recent scandal as its current and former CEO, Mamadou Bâ and Daouda Gaye, have been arrested and charged by the Criminal Investigation Department (DIC). The arrest follows a complaint from the General Directorate of Taxation and Domains (DGID) against the company for tax
Former ministers have until Monday, April 22 to return their official cars. “The presidency has sent them a letter” to inform them of this deadline, on Friday last week. “After this period, the state will use legal means to recover the vehicles,” warns the newspaper. The same source reports that “several former ministers are taking
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