In a rare and politically charged move, Senegal’s National Assembly has voted to authorise the prosecution of five former government ministers accused of embezzling funds meant to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. The ex-ministers—who all served under former President Macky Sall—will now face a special commission of the High Court of[Read More…]
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Senegal Edges Past DR Congo To Reach U-20 AFCON Quarter-Finals
Defending champions Senegal kept their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations dream alive with a gritty 2-0 victory over DR Congo on Thursday, booking their place in the quarter-finals after a tense final round of Group C action. In a do-or-die encounter at the Suez Canal Stadium, the Young Teranga Lions[Read More…]
UN Envoy Backs Gambia’s Democratic Reforms
The United Nations Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, has wrapped up a three-day visit to The Gambia, reaffirming the UN’s strong support for the country’s democratic and constitutional reform efforts. During his visit, Mr. Simão met with President Adama Barrow and commended the ongoing[Read More…]
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