insert_link Africa Sall throws Senegal’s democratic credentials into doubt By Douglas Yates, American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) Senegal’s President Macky Sall announced in early February that presidential elections, originally scheduled for 25 February, would be postponed indefinitely. The announcement has raised fears of popular protests, violent repression, a once democratic president transforming into an authoritarian ruler – and possibly even another coup d’état in west Africa. There has been a flurry of coups in the region […] todayFebruary 7, 2024 12
insert_link Africa Senegal postpones elections There's an uneasy calm in Senegal after opposition protesters clashed with police outside the National Assembly after lawmakers passed a contentious bill to extend President Macky Sall's tenure and delay the elections after he called off a planned election with just three weeks to go. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra. todayFebruary 6, 2024 10
insert_link Africa 1,000 days to go to the first Olympic event in Africa: the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are coming As the Senegalese capital prepares to welcome the world’s best youth athletes aiming to create a positive impact for young people throughout the host nation and the African continent, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee (YOGOC) celebrates 1,000 days to go until the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 (YOG). This event holds historical significance as it will be the first Olympic event to be held on African soil. “We cannot wait for […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 18
insert_link Africa AFCON 2024 : Sadio Mane previews “tough group” for Senegal Senegal captain Sadio Mane predicts that "a really difficult group" lies ahead for the Africa Cup of Nations holders when they face Gambia, Cameroon and Guinea. "The match against Cameroon is going to be very tough and we dare not underestimate our other opponents," the two-time African Player of the Year told reporters. "While accepting that none of these matches will be easy, we have the ability and determination […] todayJanuary 10, 2024 3
insert_link 7 7 Oshiwambo Ousmane Sonko gwa Senegal a tindilwa oku kutha ombinga momahogololo guupresitend Ompangu yopakotampango mo Senegal etitano oya tindi eindilo lyomuleli gompilameno Ousmane Sonko opo a kuthe ombinga momahgololo guupresitend momahogololo geliko omwedhi taguya omolwa omikanda dhimwe dhaaha wetike,shiikwatelela ku hahende gwe. Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya etokolo olyayi moshipala ohokwe ye okuninga omupresitend,okugwedha natango kiipotha yompangu mbyoka yemu ndumbalela okuza sho a lundililwe ekwatonkonga mo 2021,,ashike oshipotha shoka osheekelwahi . Oshipotha shoka osha tukulutha omahololomadhiladhilo moshilongo. Ashike Sonko okwati iipotha […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 28 7 7
insert_link Africa Senegal’s small scale gold miners still use poisonous mercury: how to reduce the harm By Jacqueline Gerson, Michigan State University “Do not fish in these waters.” “Contains high levels of mercury.” These warnings are shown at thousands of lakes and rivers globally, as well as on numerous fish products. But eating mercury-laden fish is not the only source of mercury exposure. Even more dangerous is the inhalation of mercury vapours, which are released as mercury is used in the extraction of another trace […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 10
insert_link Africa bird TenX: Top 10 African countries on the UNESCO World Heritage sites list A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site has cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance and is protected under an international convention. 43 African countries have at least one World Heritage Site and Ethiopia has 11. Here is a list of the African countries that boast the most of these must-see sites: Ethiopia (11) Bale Mountains National Park - an Afroalpine area that […] todayDecember 20, 2023 6
