Tag: Senegal

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Senegal’s Health Minister Sacked

President Macky Sall of Senegal has sacked his Health Minister Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr effective, 26th May 2022. He is replaced by Dr. Marie Khemesse Ndiaye, the director-general of Public Health, a statement from Senegal’s Presidency stated. Mr. Sarr’s sacking came following a series of problems encountered in his ministry involving […]

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz‘s first visit to Senegal: Germany eyes Senegal‘s energy sector, as the former French colony prepares to become a gas producer

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has on Sunday, 22nd May 2022 arrived in Dakar, Senegal for a State Visit. The German leader who visits Senegal for the first time since he became Chancellor, was received at the foot of the airplane marked “Bundesrepublik Deutschland“ by His Excellency President Macky Sall of […]

Human Rights, Opinion, Sports

In Solidarity with Senegalese International Idrissa Gueye following the homophobia row

Fatoumatta: There will not be freedom in the world until we understand that our differences make us strong together and never yardsticks for dichotomies. Until we respect each other, the peace and unity we seek in the world are mere wishes! Senegalese international footballer Idrissa Gueye’s refusal to wear a […]

Sports

Scorpions to play 2023 Africa Cup of Nations home match against South Sudan at Stade Lat Dior in Thies

The Gambia Football Federation has confirmed that the Scorpions will play its Ivory Coast 2023 Africa Cup of Nations home match against South Sudan at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal on the 4th of June 2022.  “The general public is hereby informed that Gambia’s 2023 Total Energies Africa […]