Senegal govt cuts internet as riots erupt over sentencing of opposition leader
Senegal's government has disconnected access to mobile internet services in certain areas as riots rocked the country over the sentencing of the popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in jail.
Buhari hosts Senegal, Guinea Bissau leaders to dinner
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday hosted Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal and Umaro Embalo of Guinea Bissau to a private dinner at the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the two West African leaders are in Abuja on official engagements when the Nigerian leader invited them for the dinner. ALSO […]
Wood market in Senegal’s capital burnt to the ground
A historic wood market in Senegal’s capital Dakar went up in flames Saturday night, with firefighters still quenching the smouldering remains the following morning, AFP journalists saw. Named Parc Lambaye, the market lies in the built-up centre of the sprawling seaside city, and is known for its woodwork such as doorframes and cabinets. “There were no […]
Monaco loan Senegal forward Balde to Sampdoria
Monaco’s Senegal striker Keita Balde has joined Serie A club Sampdoria on loan from Monaco with an option to buy, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday. The 25-year-old, who tested positive for coronavirus during his medical this week in Genoa, has signed a deal with an option to make the move permanent until June 2025. “President […]
Senegal resumes international flights after four months
Senegal resumed international flights on Wednesday, four months after severing air links because of the coronavirus pandemic. An Air Algerie flight arrived at Dakar’s international airport at midnight Tuesday and six other flights were scheduled to depart Senegal and arrive throughout the day, according to the Ministry of Air Transport. Passengers departing for the West […]
China sends more medical supplies to Senegal as total COVID-19 cases reach 4,759
Senegal on Thursday reported 119 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in the country to 4,759. “A total of 1,164 tests were carried out in the past 24 hours,’’ Marie Khemesse Ngom Ndiaye, director-general of public health at the Ministry of Health and Social Actions, said. Ngom Ndiaye added that 102 follow-up contact […]
