AllAfrica News: 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 Diomaye Faye's first interface with trade unions.

Defending Democracy, the Senegalese Way

[ISS] Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help.

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.

Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations?

[ISS] Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations.

Good Morning Mr President - Senegal-Gambia Relations, OIC Summit

[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 cementing the existing bilateral relations between the two sister countries with you.

Senegal Battles 100 Percent Morbidity Due to Skin Bleaching

[The Point] Depigmentation in Senegal leads to a high rate of cancer.

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 will of the Senegalese.

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 for a day working visit.

President Faye's Anti-Colonial Stance At Variance With Local Opposition

[The Herald] Ranga Mataire -- The recent electoral victory by an opposition figure in Senegal saw some local opposition desperately attempting to appropriate his triumph as theirs.

Human Rights Agenda for President Faye

[HRW] Nairobi -- Prioritize Fundamental Rights and Freedoms

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.

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 mining sectors to root out corruption.

Senegal Just Saved Its Democracy. That Helps All West Africa.

[USIP] Surviving its crisis, Senegal bolsters an arc of democracies against the region's coups.

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 elected as president. It was emphasised that executive power should be exercised to promote the general welfare of the people and not to promote the interest of the members of one party alone.

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.

Bassirou Faye Sworn in As Senegal's President

[Leadership] A left-wing pan-Africanist, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been sworn in on Tuesday as Senegal's youngest president.

As Senegal's Faye Takes Office, France Watches Closely

[VOA] Paris -- He ran as the candidate with a platform of "rupture," championing greater sovereignty for his homeland -- including by leaving the CFA West African Franc currency union, created by France nearly a century ago.

Senegal's Youngest President, Faye, Sworn in

[Daily Trust] Senegal's opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in yesterday as the country's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic progress.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye Becomes Senegal's Youngest President Ever

[RFI] Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Senegal's youngest president, Tuesday, pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of turmoil in the country.

Senegal Inaugurates Youngest President, Who Promises Change

[DW] Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye is Senegal's youngest president ever. He has vowed to fight corruption and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies.

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