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Senegal’s new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Sonko is known for his criticism of interference by France, which is Senegal’s former colonial ruler. His fiery views in a region where other neighbors have already taken steps to cut ties with France helped his chosen candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye win the presidential election in March.

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Senegal PM Questions French Military Presence

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has questioned the military presence of former colonial ruler France, which has several bases in the West African nation, saying it impinged on Dakar's sovereignty.

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Senegal PM questions France military presence and announces potential base closures

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, announced the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African nation. The address also discussed LGBTQ rights and the practice of

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Senegal launches Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme to support farmers

Among the key partners supporting this initiative are the Green Climate Fund, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the ...

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Senegal's New Government Is Bad News for Women's Rights

The outpouring of support for Senegal's new government has overshadowed one of its major shortcomings: women's rights and ...

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Faye and the Challenge of Governance in Senegal [opinion]

"My practice of reflection had also convinced me that there is nothing on earth that turns quicker on its pivot than political idealism when touched by the breath of practical politics" - Joseph ...

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Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10

Senegal’s transport minister says a Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at an airport near the ...

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Plane skids off runway in Senegal, injuring at least 10

A plane with dozens of passengers skidded off a runway before takeoff at Senegal's main airport on Thursday, injuring at ...

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Sustainability-linked financing deal for Senegal’s Sonatel

Three investment groups have partnered to support operator Sonatel’s telecoms expansion in Senegal. The combined €87 million ...

Senegal PM Says Western Push For Gay Rights Could Spark Backlash

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko warned on Thursday that insistence on LGBTQ rights in diplomatic relations and from multinational organisations could lead to "anti-Western sentiment." ...

Fact Check: Senegal's official language is French, not Arabic

Senegal’s official language is French and widespread online posts claiming the country replaced it with Arabic in a decision ...

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Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s inner circle

One month after taking office, the new Senegalese head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has surrounded himself with loyal ...

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10 injured after plane carrying 85 people catches fire, skids off runway in Senegal

A commercial airline flight caught fire and skid off the runway in Senegal Thursday injuring nearly a dozen people ...

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Lessons for Africa from Senegal’s elections

BY ANA’AYI JENNIFER DANGBANA Democracy in the African continent has suffered major setbacks over the last few decades. The ...

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