insert_link Africa 17 African countries to send satellites into orbit Falling launch costs have given African countries a chance to send their satellites into orbit. The BBC reports that to date, a total of 17 African countries have put more than 60 satellites into orbit and, along with Senegal, both Djibouti and Zimbabwe have also watched their first satellites become operational during the past 12 months. todayOctober 15, 2024 16
insert_link Oshiwambo Mbumba iindiile aakalelipo shilongo aape pondje yoshilongo ya tulepo uukumwe una oonkondo niilongo hoka taya tuminwa Omupresitend Nangolo Mbumba,moshipopiwa she kaakuluntu aape yomatumo,okwa holola esimano lyonkandangala yawo oku kalelapo Namibia pondje yoshilongo,nokuya dhimbulukitha iinakugwanithwa yawo oku tunga uukumwe wuna oonkondo niilongo hoka taa tuminwa. Mbumba ta lombwele oo ambassador oompe kutya odha gana, okuyela,oku gamena, noku tula iipambele yopashigwana yoshilongo komeho yoshinima kehe. Tati okwa tegelela onga aakalelipo ye,ya lombwele iilongo hoka taaka kalelapo oshilongo,oshili kombinga yoompito dhopaliko nomayambulepo galwe moshilongo. Tati okwa tegelela ya kalelepo […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Senegal Establishes Expert Commission to Review and Rebalance Oil and Gas Contracts Senegal has formed a commission of legal, tax, and energy experts to reassess and potentially renegotiate its oil and gas contracts in the national interest, as announced by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Reuters says, this move follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory in March, who has pledged to audit and, if necessary, renegotiate contracts with foreign operators to better serve Senegal's interests. todayAugust 20, 2024 14
insert_link Local Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi (India), decided on Wednesday to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the positive steps taken by the State Party, which have contributed to improving the natural site’s state of conservation. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1981 for its unique biodiversity and exceptional ecosystems, Niokolo-Koba National Park has faced a series […] todayJuly 24, 2024 4
insert_link Africa Senegal’s president urges dialogue with Sahel military juntas Senegalese President and West Africa's ECOWAS "facilitator" Bassirou Diomaye Faye called Monday for dialogue and peaceful reconciliation with three countries that recently split from the bloc. The military leaders of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso broke away from the Economic Community of West African States earlier this year and formed a confederation of their own on Saturday. ECOWAS heads of state met in Abuja on Sunday […] todayJuly 8, 2024 14
insert_link Health / Medical Senegal tightens anti-Covid controls after Mecca deaths Senegal said today it had implemented voluntary Covid-19 screening tests and reimposed the wearing of masks at Dakar's international airport for returning pilgrims fearing the virus was linked to the deaths of some Mecca pilgrims. Dakar suspects that a number of the some 1,300 deaths -- according to a Saudi tally -- are down to a respiratory syndrome ailment such as Covid-19, Health Minister Ibrahima Sy […] todayJune 24, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – how it lives on in modern music By Brett D. Molter, Biola University Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – and this lives on as it influences the west African country’s modern music today. As a cultural researcher, I set out to explore the social and cultural significance of both traditional and modern music in Senegal. I was able to interview 20 musicians, a mix of traditional and […] todayJune 19, 2024 19
insert_link Africa France reducing military presence in West, Central Africa to 600 troops: sources By Daphné BENOIT France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military footprint in the region, three sources told AFP. In February 2023, Macron announced "noticeable reduction" of French troop presence in Africa, as anti-French sentiment is running high in some former colonies and countries […] todayJune 17, 2024 42
insert_link Oshiwambo Africa otaka unganekwa uudhano wotango wo Youth Olympic Games,tau ka dhanenwa mo Dakar sha Senegal mo 2026 . Gwa thanekwa gu kaleko pokati ko 31 October -13 November 2026,uudhano okwa tegelelwa weete pamwe aadhani aagundjuka muuyuni,yaka kuthe ombinga momaudhano ga yooloka geli 35 uule womasiku 14. Omupresitend go International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach okwa hokololwa uulike eyambidhidho ku Senegal okuunganeka uudhano wo Youth Olympic Games,ta holola uukumwe mu Africa noohedhi dhe dhuudhano,shiikwatelela ko Africa News. todayJune 15, 2024 17