A new $1.3 billion commuter railway in Senegal meant to ease traffic gridlock and modernise a crumbling public transport system made its inaugural journey from the capital Dakar on Monday. The Regional Express will connect Dakar with Diamniadio, an industrial city being built on a dusty plain about 40[Read More…]
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South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dies At 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace prize laureate who helped end apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90. His death was confirmed in a statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa. It marked “another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to a generation of outstanding South Africans who have bequeathed[Read More…]
Senegal: Railway To Open In Darkar On Monday Amidst Protests
Senegal will on Monday December 27 welcome a new commuter railway line after having to wait for the past 5 years for work on the project to be completed. This transport system is aimed at reducing journey times and also decongesting the city once the TER regional express begins operation.[Read More…]
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