The Point10h
Senegal's National Assembly elects new speaker
Ndiaye, the only candidate and a leading figure of the ruling PASTEF party, got 139 votes in the 165-member National Assembly ...
The Africa Report10h
Senegal‑France: ‘Thiaroye massacre represents 80 years of government lies’
On 1 December 1944, more than 400 ‘tirailleurs’ (Senegalese riflemen) were killed by French colonial troops. Although ...
Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago
Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honouring the African riflemen killed by French ...
80 Years After Killings, Senegal Wants the Facts From France
The mass slaying of West African soldiers by colonial forces at the end of World War II in Senegal remains shrouded in ...
France admits colonial 'massacre', says Senegal's leader
Those who died were part of the Tirailleurs Senegalais unit, recruited at the start of World War Two to help defend France, ...
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'
Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former ...
Senegal’s ruling party secures majority in parliament, paving the way for ambitious reforms
Senegal’s ruling party has secured a resounding victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning 130 of 165 seats, ...
The Associated Press on MSN16d
Senegal's governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda
Senegal's governing party is poised to win a majority of seats in the National Assembly DAKAR, Senegal -- Senegal's ...
The Washington Post14d
On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward Europe
DAKAR, Senegal — As dawn arrived off the coast of Senegal, navy commander Assane Seye scanned the horizon. He is captain of the Niani, one of three new patrol vessels tasked with patrolling waters ...
World Politics Review on MSN1d
With a Parliamentary Majority in Hand, Now Senegal’s Faye Must Deliver
Voters handed Senegal's president an overwhelming legislative majority in snap elections. Now, he has to deliver for them.