Senegal’s former Foreign Affairs Minister, Amadou Ba, bounced back Saturday as President Macky Sall’s pick for the post of Prime Minister. Shortly after being received in audience by the Senegalese leader, Prime Minister Ba expressed gratitude to the President for renewing the confidence bestowed on him. He then reaffirmed his[Read More…]
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Phase 2 Of Senegal LNG Project Needs $5bln – President
By Bate Felix The second phase of Senegal’s Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project will need investments worth around $5 billion and could start in 2024 or 2025, Senegal’s President Macky Sall said on Thursday. BP (BP.L) and U.S.-listed Kosmos Energy (KOS.N) are leading the development of GTA and Yakaar-Teranga, Senegal’s first natural gas projects.[Read More…]
Final Senegal Legislative Vote Tally Confirms Ruling Party Lost Absolute Majority
Senegal’s constitutional council on Thursday confirmed the results of the July 31 legislative vote that saw the ruling Benno Bokk Yakaar (BBY) coalition lose its comfortable majority in parliament. The published final results confirmed President Macky Sall’s BBY won 82 out of 165 seats, one short of the 83 required[Read More…]