Press Release Dated: 4th June, 2023 Banjul, The Gambia — The Gambia Government notes with utmost concern, recent developments in the sister Republic of Senegal, home of “Terranga”, renowned for its peacefulness and peace-making. Conscious of the shared deep-rooted history, The Gambia Government calls on our Senegalese brothers and sisters[Read More…]
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Death Toll Climbs In Senegal After Two Days Of Violent Protests
The death toll from anti-government protests in Senegal has risen to 15, police said on Saturday, as authorities in the capital Dakar began to clear up debris and secure looted shops after two days of unrest. Most of Dakar appeared quiet on Saturday, but tensions remained high after violent protests[Read More…]
Senegal Unrest Flares Again As Army Is Deployed
Police and protestors clashed in Senegal’s capital Dakar on Friday as unrest picked up again one day after a jail sentence for opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in the country in recent memory. Nine people were killed in clashes between police and Sonko supporters on Thursday after[Read More…]