A Senegalese soldier was killed and four were wounded during an operation against separatist rebels in the southern region of Casamance, an army official said Tuesday (Jan. 17). The soldier died Monday (Jan.16) in the locality of Bignona where the army has been conducting operations these past few weeks to[Read More…]
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Three Gambian Minors ‘Stranded’ In Casamance
Three Gambian minors have been stranded in Casamance, JollofNews was informed. According to our source, the trio is currently in Kaparang village in the Department De Bignona. One Malang Sanyang of Kaparang said the three boys claimed they were sent to Casamance by their aunt. “They said they came from[Read More…]
Senegal Signs Peace Deal With MFDC Rebels In Country’s South
Senegal has signed an agreement with rebels from the country’s south who pledged to lay down their arms and work towards a permanent peace in the home of one of Africa’s oldest active rebellions. Rebel leader Cesar Atoute Badiate, head of a unit of the Movement of Democratic Forces of[Read More…]
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