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After a series of so-called "economic" tours that took him to the center of the country, President Macky Sall began a second tour on Saturday, June 12, this time in the regions of Saint-Louis and Matam in the north. A stay that will be reinforced by the mobilization of these supporters who want to forget the parentheses from the riots in March last year. Riots were seen by some as a political message.…

The construction of the Amath-Dansokho Regional Hospital in Kédougou is part of a policy of better access to health care. Three other hospitals have been opened in Touba, Kaffrine and Sédhiou at a total cost of approximately CFA 97 billion (EUR 147.7 million). After more than two years of work, Kédougou Hospital is coming to free the population and healthcare staff, although there are some fears and issues left. The large white buildings at the new hospital with 150 beds denote the red laterite road that stretches several…

The Movement for the Defense of Democracy (M2D) presented its memorandum on Wednesday, May 26, on the violent demonstrations in March last year. This coalition of political parties and civil society associations supports Ousmane Sonko, the opponent accused of allegedly raping an employee of a massage parlor. This deal had led to riots that left 13 dead. After the government last month, M2D in turn reversed its version of events. It is a 55-page document, including appendices. In this memorandum, M2D states that it…

"Macky is playing his game!" Announces the Daily Inquiry in Dakar. “The conquest of young people continues. The President of the Republic does not miss an opportunity to wink at the youth, massively out (on the streets) in early March, to proclaim his tiredness after the arrest of his opponent Ousmane Sonko. Since then, Macky has continued to multiply initiatives aimed at these vacancies, which are victims of many…

Macky Sall's speech to the nation lacked room, according to the Senegalese opposition, which expected stronger messages. Nothing in the political crisis that shook the country after the legal case that involved the political opponent Ousmane Sonko. as reported from Dakar, Thea OllivierIn a speech to the nation held ahead of…

In a televised speech ahead of National Day, Macky Sall promised to stay "in line with the country's deep impulses", while the opposition accuses the government of being deaf to the age-old demands, starting with the youth. as reported from Dakar, Thea OllivierSenegal celebrates its 61st anniversary of independence on April 4.…

Senegalese President Macky Sall is worried about a possible second wave of Covid-19, which would be "unbearable for the country's economy". Although Senegal has one of the world's lowest deaths and "noticeable" results, the head of state calls for better respect for barrier gestures. as reported from Dakar, Thea Ollivier"The…

In Senegal, the expected composition of government for four days was finally revealed this Sunday afternoon. as reported from Dakar, Thea OllivierIt is a new government "of openness and unity", which was unveiled this Sunday in Senegal. A government that wants to be rejuvenated, with the entry of more opposition members "into…