Senegal’s main opposition coalition called off planned protests on Wednesday to avoid disrupting end-of-school exams and preparations for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday early next month, one of its leaders Ousmane Sonko said. There were fears Wednesday’s banned protest would mirror similar nationwide demonstrations that turned violent on June 17[Read More…]
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Senegal Court Hands Down Prison Sentence To Opposition MP Over Protests
A Senegal court Tuesday handed an opposition MP a six-month suspended prison sentence for defying a ban on protests in the tense run-up to legislative elections in July. Another lawmaker and 82 other defendants tried in the same case were released. MPs Dethie Fall and Mame Diarra Fame were tried[Read More…]
IMF Releases $216m To Senegal
The International Monetary Fund has released nearly $216 million U.S. dollars for Senegal after a review of its aid programs for the West African country. The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Wednesday ( June 22) “The completion of the audits allows the immediate release of about[Read More…]
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