Defending champions Senegal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by a determined Central African Republic side in their opening Group C match at the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday evening. The young Teranga Lions, tipped as strong favourites to retain their title, took control of[Read More…]
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Senegal’s President Fights For Mandate In Parliamentary Race
With fireworks displays, packed rallies, and town-to-town caravans, Senegalese political parties are wooing voters in a parliamentary race that will decide the extent to which the new president will be able to implement his agenda. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been under pressure to make good on promises to crack down on[Read More…]
Senegal Unveils 25-Year Economic & Social Development Plan
Senegal’s government unveiled a 25-year development plan on Monday that it said would lay the foundations for economic sovereignty through competitiveness, sustainable resource management and good governance. The agenda was launched seven months after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye clinched a landslide election victory on a promise to improve livelihoods in[Read More…]
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