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Senegal women’s basketball team denied US visas, prime minister says

The visa denials come amid a push by the Trump administration to have countries improve vetting travelers

The Independent UK

Senegal court charges fifth former minister Amadou Mansour Faye over graft

A Senegalese court on Monday indicted a fifth minister from the country's former government on corruption charges as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps up an anti-graft campaign, defence lawyers said.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal revises amnesty law that covered deadly protests

Senegal’s parliament has approved revisions to a law passed under the former president that granted amnesty for offences committed during deadly opposition protests in the West African country

The Independent UK

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IMF chief outlines plan to resume grants to Senegal

A top boss at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says his organisation hopes to finalise a new aid programme for Senegal as soon as possible after suspending its $1.8 billion credit line in October following revelations of distorted figures and fiscal mismanagement.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal ex-president Sall 'could face charges' following public finances report

In Senegal, a report by the Court of Auditors on the management of public finances under former president Macky Sall could see him facing charges, in a first for the country.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal has signed a deal with separatist rebels. But will it end one of Africa's longest conflicts?

Senegal’s government has signed an agreement with separatist rebels to bring peace in its southern region, where an armed rebellion has been raging for over 40 years over calls for independence

The Independent UK

From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memory

New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.

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Macron’s Africa 'reset' stumbles as leaders call out colonial overtones

French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to “reset” France’s relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a growing number of West African nations are asking for French troops to leave, signalling a breakdown in relations.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal and Chad rebuke Macron over 'inaccurate' French troop withdrawal claims

The Senegalese prime minister and the Chadian foreign minister have condemned claims made by Emmanuel Macron regarding negotiations about the withdrawal of French troops from several African countries, dismissing them as inaccurate.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision

Senegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise

The Independent UK

Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops

The Independent UK

Senegalese PM promises bold reforms in first major policy speech

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday promised sweeping changes to transform the nation during his long-anticipated first major policy speech to parliament.

Radio France Internationale

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.

Al Jazeera

Rape survivors like Gisèle Pelicot are choosing to speak out, refuting the idea that they should feel shame

The high-profile criminal trial of Dominique Pelicot is wrapping up. The French man is accused of drugging and raping his 72-year-old wife, Gisèle Pelicot, and also inviting 50 other men to rape her while she was unconscious.

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Senegal Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Majority: Provisional Results

Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal ruling party wins parliamentary majority, paving way for reforms

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Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in parliament

Win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms.

The Conversation

Senegal’s elections were a triumph for democracy – what went right

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unexpectedly called a snap legislative election which was held on 17 November. Faye was sworn in as president in April after a tumultuous period, triggered when former president Macky Sall postponed a scheduled presidential election. Mass protests followed, exposing the fragility of Senegal’s democratic institutions.…

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Radio France Internationale

Senegal's ruling Pastef party on track to get large majority in elections

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party has claimed a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

International Business Times

Senegal Counts Votes As New Leaders Eye Parliamentary Win

Senegal began counting votes Sunday after parliamentary elections in which the new government is aiming for a resounding majority to deliver the ambitious reform agenda that swept it to power eight months ago.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal ruling party claims 'large victory' in elections

Senegal's ruling party claims to have won a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

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Senegal Parliamentary Election To Determine Reform Agenda Success

Learn about Senegal's crucial parliamentary election shaping the country's future and President Faye's reform agenda.

Al Jazeera

Senegal holds snap election as President Faye eyes majority to push reforms

More than seven million people eligible to vote in the snap election, with jobs and rising prices on their minds.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal votes to shape parliament as reforms and economy hang in balance

Senegalese voters head to the polls Sunday to elect a new National Assembly – a crucial test for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government as it seeks a parliamentary majority to push through its reform agenda.

Radio France Internationale

Former rivals Sonko and Macky Sall face off again in Senegal’s parliamentary elections

In the upcoming parliamentary elections in Senegal scheduled for this weekend, former presidential rivals Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former President Macky Sall will face off once more - this time aiming to secure a majority in Parliament. This follows their competition in the March 2024 presidential election.

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