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1 week ago

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without a military government in power. In Senegal, a country bustling with French-owned businesses and nationals, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent announcement that France should shut down its military bases should have come as a surprise. Beverly Ochieng, a Dakar-based researcher with intelligence …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — For the artistic and cultural elites of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment. For years, “we saw the OFF signs, but we didn’t know what was going on,” said Ndiouga Dia, a 48-year-old leatherworker from Soumbedioune, referring to a series of events organized in parallel to the official government program, …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers

Hindustan Times

By Anait Miridzhanian Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers Thiaroye, SENEGAL - Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return. The West African country …

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Macron's apology key step towards reconciliation between France and Senegal as Senegal honours victims of 1944 massacre

Firstpost

French troops have been ousted in recent years from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after years of fighting Islamic extremists alongside regional troops. Earlier this week, Chad, one of the last countries in the region in which France had maintained a large military presence, ended a military cooperation agreement with Paris Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at …

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Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Associated Press

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal — Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of likely hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Al Jazeera

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for an investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944. The West African country has long demanded its former coloniser take responsibility, officially apologise and properly investigate the massacre that took place in Thiaroye, a fishing village on the outskirts of Senegal’s capital, Dakar. “France must recognise that on that day, …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

For first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French massacre

Deccan Chronicle

Dakar : French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognised the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter addressed to the Senegalese authorities. Macron's move, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the World War II killings in Thiaroye - a fishing village on the outskirts …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French as massacre

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter addressed to the Senegalese authorities. Macron’s move, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the World War II killings in Thiaroye — a fishing village on the …

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1 month ago

Senegal elections: Voting begins in snap polls, President Faye hopes to cement control

Firstpost

Analysts are suggesting that Senegalese voters typically align parliamentary choices with their presidential preferences, positioning the ruling Pastef party as the frontrunner Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the President of Senegal, had called the snap polls to help him cement control in the Parliament. Reuters Senegalese voters headed to the polls Sunday in snap parliamentary elections, with the nation’s new leadership seeking …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — The European Union will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal that has been criticized by many Senegalese, the EU delegation in the West African country announced Tuesday. The decision comes after the EU identified Senegal as a “non-cooperating country” in the fight against illegal fishing earlier this year, citing “failures in monitoring, control and surveillance systems” …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages

The Independent

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Coromandel Intl to raise stake for majority holding in Senegalese rock phosphate miner BMCC

The Hindu

Agriculture solutions company Coromandel International is acquiring an additional 8.82% equity stake in Baobab Mining and Chemicals Corporation for $3.84 million, which will take its overall shareholding in the Senegal-based rock phosphate miner to 53.8%. Eyeing self sufficiency The fertiliser maker had in September 2022 acquired 45% stake in the Senegalese firm that holds renewable exploitation permit for processing phosphate …

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3 months ago

At least 30 bodies found on a boat along a migrant route off Senegal

LA Times

Senegalese youth gather around pirogues on the beach at dusk in Fass Boye, Senegal, Aug. 29, 2023. At least 30 bodies were found on a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal’s capital, the military said Monday, as the number of migrants leaving West Africa increases. The navy was informed of the vessel’s presence on Sunday evening and sent out …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ties help drive Senegal's development

China Daily

President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY "Modernization" and "sharing governance experience" stood out among the key words and phrases used during the talks between President Xi Jinping and visiting Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Wednesday in Beijing. Faye's state visit …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi holds talks with Senegalese president

China Daily

President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and a state visit, in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 4, 2024. BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi holds talks with Senegalese president

China Daily

President Xi Jinping holds a welcoming ceremony for Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and a state visit, in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Sept 4, 2024. BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday to conclude his trip through three West African nations aimed at tackling irregular migration to Spain’s Canary Islands. The agreements signed by Sánchez and Faye will promote “circular migration programs,” which are temporary job opportunities in Spain for selected Senegalese workers, granting them …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Associated Press

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal — Salamba Ndiaye was 22 when she first tried to get to Spain, dreaming of a career as a real estate agent. Ndiaye is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to leave the West African country each year to head to Spain, fleeing poverty and the lack of job opportunities. “Barsa wala Barsakh,” or “Barcelona or …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Senegal's media outlets stage a blackout day to bring attention to press freedom concerns

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Media organizations in Senegal staged …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest

CNN

CNN — In some of Africa’s major cities, young people are experiencing a summer of discontent as anger and frustration erupt over corruption, the soaring cost of living, and widespread unemployment. President Yoweri Museveni, 79, who has ruled Uganda with an iron fist for nearly four decades, warned the protesters they were “playing with fire,” and later praised the security …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

Hindustan Times

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s divided regional bloc Sunday asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January. A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

The Independent

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Colorado man sentenced to 60 years for setting fire that killed Senegalese family

LA Times

The Denver house where five members of a Senegalese family were killed in a fire is surrounded by bouquets, stuffed animals and other remembrances in 2021. In between shifts at Amazon to earn money she could send home to her relatives in Senegal — working opposite times as her sister-in-law so they could care for each other’s children — Hassan …

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6 months, 1 week ago

For Senegalese fishermen, Eid al-Adha is now a source of anguish, not a joyful occasion

Associated Press

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal — The upcoming holiday of Eid al-Adha should have been a joyful occasion for millions of Muslims in Senegal. “It’s been a week that I haven’t found anything in the sea,” said Diouf, sitting in a house he shares with multiple family members and some animals. These days, fishing communities struggle to make ends meet, with many choosing …

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Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers

Macron's apology key step towards reconciliation between France and Senegal as Senegal honours victims of 1944 massacre

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

For first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French massacre

For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French as massacre

Senegal elections: Voting begins in snap polls, President Faye hopes to cement control

The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country

In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages

Coromandel Intl to raise stake for majority holding in Senegalese rock phosphate miner BMCC

At least 30 bodies found on a boat along a migrant route off Senegal

Ties help drive Senegal's development

Xi holds talks with Senegalese president

Xi holds talks with Senegalese president

Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration

‘Barcelona or die.’ For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Senegal's media outlets stage a blackout day to bring attention to press freedom concerns

African cities sitting on ‘keg of gunpowder’ as growing youth anger fuels unrest

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

Colorado man sentenced to 60 years for setting fire that killed Senegalese family

For Senegalese fishermen, Eid al-Adha is now a source of anguish, not a joyful occasion