Senegal: History lessons on the Thiaroye massacre to be added to the school curriculum
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On November 18, 2024, 9:33 PM The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a “large majority”. A victory for Pastef would give President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to implement the radical agenda of economic
Senegalese citizens have voted in what has been described as a test for the new government which will clarify the political game. APS reports that the ballots will send 165 representatives to the National Assembly. Cape Town — The Pastef list, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, won a large majority of seats in the
New York, US — Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Chairmanship has continued to gather momentum after President William Ruto secured support from Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during a meeting in New York. At 44, President Faye is the continent’s youngest leader, having been elected on March 24. He has prioritized fighting corruptio
Only one of the five motions of censure submitted to the National Assembly since Senegal’s independence in 1960 has been successful. It was the 1962 crisis, which led to a memorable crisis. But yesterday, Tuesday, the Bby Parliamentary Group tabled a new motion of censure aimed at overthrowing the government led by Ousmane Sonko.This practice
On Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10 a.m., under Decree No. 2024-1880 of September 4, 2024, the President of the Republic Bassirou Diomaye Faye called the National Assembly for an extraordinary session. The purpose of this session is to examine bills considered to be priorities, in accordance with Article 84 of the Constitution. One of
Dissolving the HCCT and CESE to Optimize Government Spending in Senegal
In the historic move for African space technology, Senegal has launched its first satellite – the GaindeSat. This ground-breaking venture introduces extensive benefits while also posing potential challenges which merit examination. The GaindeSat Satellite is a powerful tool that has multifaceted applications across various sectors in Senegal. For example, it plays a pertinent role in […]
As newly appointed Director of the Senegal Mines Corporation (Société des Mines du Sénégal – Somisen SA.), Ngagne Demba Touré has put forward a compelling initiative: to place representatives from the corporation on the boards of all mining companies operating in Senegal. This move is not just strategic but essential for the sustainable development of […]
Several key leaders and executives of media companies in Senegal have declared a blackout on August 13th, a day without news, to protest against new changes implemented by the administration, mainly the requirement to pay taxes. This unprecedented blackout is a powerful statement about the challenges faced by media organizations in the country, and it […]