The Senegalese parlimaentary session comes in the wake of deadly protests and internet cuts in parts of the country. Senegal’s parliament is meeting to consider the postponement of presidential elections announced by President Macky Sall, a move that has plunged the country into crisis. Monday’s session is happening after a day of violent street protests in the capital Dakar – …
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with 11 foreign leaders on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali, Indonesia. Unsurprisingly, in a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Senegal ahead of the FOCAC, Senegalese President Macky Sally emphasised the importance of China in Senegal’s development and how the two countries are significantly expanding their cooperation in diverse fields. China supplied …
DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s president has ordered an investigation to determine who was responsible for protests by supporters of a political opponent that turned deadly last week but said he was open to consulting with the parties involved. He said the protests had included violence, looting and cyber-attacks, “the aim of which was undoubtedly to sow terror and bring our …
The Senegalese president’s presence at the Bali summit follows his attendance at the COP27 talks in Egypt. African Union Chairman and Senegal President Macky Sall plans to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Bali, two government officials have said. Sall would have “two hats” at the meeting, representing both the AU and Senegal, one of the officials told Reuters news …