insert_link World Senegalese urged to turn out to oppose presidential election delay By Alice CHANCELLOR and Soule DIA Dakar, Feb 9, 2024 (AFP) - Senegalese were urged on Friday to turn out and show their opposition to a last-minute delay of presidential polls, in a test of the balance of power between President Macky Sall and opponents. On Monday parliament backed Sall's sudden decision to postpone the February 25 election by 10 months, sparking a fierce opposition backlash and international concern. […] today9 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Investment in African women-founded and led startups remains a bright spot in a global ecosystem drained of funding. By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency Africa’s women-led startups retained their sparkle through 2023, against the backdrop of one of the darkest periods for global startup funding, raising US$200 million, 7% growth over the previous year, according to a report from Africa: The Big Deal. In 2022, these female-founded ventures had grown by 4%. The amount remains significantly lower than the US$ 2.7 billion raised […] today9 February, 2024
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 […] today7 February, 2024
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. today6 February, 2024
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 […] today2 February, 2024
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 […] today10 January, 2024
insert_link 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 […] today8 January, 2024
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 […] today8 January, 2024
