Senegal

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…

The famous Senegalese intellectual Iba Der Thiam died on Saturday 31 October evening at the main hospital in Dakar at the age of 83 years. Associate professor of history, trade unionist, parliamentarian and politician, he left his mark on Senegal and Africa through his writings and his contribution to the country's democratic life. President Macky Sall sent his condolences to this "world-famous…

It is a tragedy that caused a lot of noise, especially in Senegal: the sinking of a boat off the coast of the country killed at least 140 people, out of the 200 people on board, according to the International Organization for Migration. A record contested by Senegal. The Interior Ministry ensures that no deaths have yet been found. François Gemenne, researcher, migration specialist, answers Fanny Bleichner's questions. .

In Senegal, it's nonetheless unclear the variety of migrants who died within the sinking of the canoe that was fired final week. The Worldwide Group for Migration (IOM) had introduced a loss of life toll of 140, however the Senegalese authorities disputes that determine. as reported from Dakar,Thea OllivierThe knowledge offered…

Hussein Bakri is the Lebanese architect responsible for the design of the Akon City project in Senegal. We met him in the United Arab Emirates, where he lives. This “citizen of the world” told us about his architectural philosophy. "I'm surprised by your request". These are the first words that Hussein Bakri used when we met…

"A minimum of 140 individuals" died within the sinking of a migrant boat final week off the coast of Senegal. That is the worst catastrophe of its type in 2020, the Worldwide Group for Migration (IOM) mentioned on Thursday. The boat carried about 200 individuals. "That is the deadliest shipwreck in 2020," mentioned the…

In Senegal, indignation continues after the explosion of the engine of a pirogue of secret migrants. A minimum of twenty passengers would have died in a ship carrying greater than 200 folks. A complete of 51 folks had been rescued and transported to the naval base, in keeping with the Senegalese military. Traffickers have been arrested. From Saint-Louis, the place they're from, survivors and family…

In Senegal, 75% of respondents in a latest survey say they're for secure abortion in case of hazard to maternal well being. And 42% in case of rape or incest. A research that revives the talk on girls's proper to abortion in Senegal, whereas abortion may be punished with 3 years in jail. Solely the moral guidelines permit it…

A pirogue that capsized after the explosion of the engine led grief to an entire district of Saint-Louis. On board perhaps 200 migrants destined for Spain. Currently, residents and the Senegalese press are talking about twenty deaths, and President Macky Sall is causing "the loss of more than ten young people". In a statement posted on social networks on Sunday night, the head of state presented his…

No pilgrimage to Tidian this year. In Senegal, believers in the country's largest Muslim Brotherhood will celebrate Gamou at home due to the health crisis. Scheduled between October 29 and 30, the event has celebrated "Maouloud" - the birth of the Prophet Muhammad - since 1902 in the city of Tivaouane 90 km east of Dakar. as reported from Dakar, During a press conference on Tuesday, October 13, the Caliph's general in Tidianes, Serigne Babacar Sy Mansour, on behalf of the religious leader, invited to a celebration of…