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Touba – Senegal: The police at the Ndamatou Police Station in Touba, Senegal have arrested Serigne Khadim Mbacké, a marabout and Quranic teacher, suspected of raping 27 girls who were learning at his school (Daara). According to Seneweb, the case came to light sometime in March in Touba when several […]
Youssou Ndour yesterday issued a statement on the demonstrations that have plunged Senegal into mourning since Ousmane Sonko was sentenced to two years in prison. No life should be lost in these circumstances,” said the artist. No life, because it is sacred! Dear Senegalese sisters and brothers, we are one […]
The National People’s Party (NPP) learned with dismay, the allegations of assault on two journalists who were covering the swearing-in ceremony of elected local officials at the Banjul City Council (BCC) on Wednesday, 31st May, 2023. While the victims have alleged to have been attacked by supporters of the NPP, […]
“Senegal: an African democratic model in decline” By Hamidou ANNE I have carefully read the report “Senegal: an African democratic model in decline” published by Afrikajom Center. Reports by civil society organisations are necessary in order to document current events and to offer insights which, by their distance from political […]