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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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…]
Senegal MPs Champion Stiffer Anti-Gay Laws
Eleven lawmakers have tabled a bill in the Senegalese parliament to amend paragraph 3 of Article 319 of the amended Penal Code which would guarantee stiffer penalties for homosexual offenders. This flies in the face of some world leaders. From Barack Obama to Justin Trudeau, Western leaders have come to[Read More…]
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