May 01
Senegal: Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years
RFI
After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou… Read more »
April 29
Senegal: Defending Democracy, the Senegalese Way [analysis]
ISS
Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help. Read more »
April 23
Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country's Relationship With the EU
RFI
Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Read more »
April 22
Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations? [analysis]
ISS
Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations. Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Senegal-Gambia Relations, OIC Summit [editorial]
The Point
Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including… Read more »
April 18
Senegal: Senegal Battles 100 Percent Morbidity Due to Skin Bleaching
The Point
Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer. Read more »
April 17
Senegal: Nigeria's Think-Tank Hails Faye's Election, Urges Fair Leadership
Leadership
A political think-tank, #FixPolitics Africa, has applauded the election of President Bassirou Faye of Senegal, describing it as the triumph of the democratic spirit and collective… Read more »
April 16
Gambia: President Diomaye Faye Due in Banjul
The Point
An official source has confirmed to The Point that the Senegalese new president, Basirou Diomaye Faye will make his first official visit to The Gambia on Saturday, 20 April 2024… Read more »
April 10
Senegal: President Faye's Anti-Colonial Stance At Variance With Local Opposition
The Herald
The recent electoral victory by an opposition figure in Senegal saw some local opposition desperately attempting to appropriate his triumph as theirs. Read more »
April 08
Senegal: Human Rights Agenda for President Faye [press release]
HRW
Prioritize Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Read more »
April 06
Senegal: Senegal's New Government Full of Fresh Faces
DW
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said the government was approved by Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who promised radical reform when he was elected a few weeks ago. Read more »
April 04
Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Announces Audit of Oil, Gas and Mining Sectors
RFI
In his first speech to the nation since his election as president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said one of his first policy moves would be to audit the country's oil, gas and… Read more »
West Africa: Senegal Just Saved Its Democracy. That Helps All West Africa. [opinion]
USIP
Surviving its crisis, Senegal bolsters an arc of democracies against the region's coups. Read more »
Senegal: Separation of Party and State in Progress in Senegal
Foroyaa
During the presidential election in The Gambia, the PDOIS Manifesto called for separation of party and state by declaring that the PDOIS candidate will vacate all party seats once… Read more »
April 03
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Appoints Ousmane Sonko As Prime Minister
RFI
In Senegal, in his first act as leader, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed by his ally and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister. Read more »
March 28
Senegal: Who Is Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's New President?
People's Dispatch
44-year-old Faye won the March 24 election with 54.2% of the vote, according to the official provisional results from the National Voting Census Commission. He has promised to… Read more »