May 22, 2013
Senegal News
A refugee pleads for peace, end to war & global refugee crisis
May 15, 2012“Citizens must have protection and have security,” a clarion call from a a 28-year-old Dafur refugee who simply identified himself as Maha.
Senegal: Govt & business yet to agree on price reduction
May 13, 2012Senegalese may have to wait a little longer before they get some relief from the high cost of basic commodities such as sugar, rice and cooking oil.
This is so because government and the business community are yet to agree on a set price regime for basic commodities.
Senegal President Sall declares assets but value not stated
May 9, 2012Just over one month after taking office, Senegal’s President Macky Sall has declared his assets.
Declaration of assets by Senegal’s leaders is a requirement contained in the country’s constitution.
Mali conflict triggers refugee movement never seen in Sahel
May 9, 2012While political and military actors have so far failed to end growing instability, a new report says millions of people across the Sahel region continue to face “extreme risk of hunger and malnutrition,” with recent political instability in the region worsening the situation.
‘Africa must defend its interest, as France, Europe defend theirs’
May 8, 2012--An Academic urges African leaders
A West African academic says there won’t be significant change in the way France relates to Africa, with the election of a Socialist President Francois Hollande.
Senegal ex-Finance Min takes over as World Bank VP
May 7, 2012A Senegalese national, Makhtar Diop has on Monday took over as the World Bank’s Vice President for Africa at its headquarters in Washington.
Heads of UN missions on need for stability in West Africa
May 3, 2012The Heads of UN peacekeeping Missions in West Africa have expressed concerns about the recent developments in Mali, stressing “the need for all stakeholders in Mali to stay the course of the 6 April Framework Agreement.”
Taylor’s conviction “isn’t the end”—says US envoy Rapp
May 2, 2012By Frank Sainworla,Jr/WADR News
The head of the US State Department’s office of global criminal justice, Ambassador Stephen Rapp has said the conviction of former Liberian President Charles Taylor of war crimes and crimes against humanity “isn’t the end” of efforts to pursue perpetrators of atrocities.
Senegal Health Min denies Meningitis epidemic exists
April 19, 2012Senegal’s Health Minister has said there is no Meningitis epidemic in the country.
Minister Awa Marie Coll Seck added that at least one hundred and 70 cases of Meningitis would have to be registered in a week, for there to be an epidemic.
Senegal economy in 'very bad' shape -says new gov't
April 13, 2012Senegal’s new leadership has begun settling down to face the challenges of governance from all fronts, but the government of President Macky Sall has said the state’s coffers are virtually empty.
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