A former Chief of General Staff of the Senegalese army will be taking over from his Uruguayan counterpart Humberto Loitey as UN military advisor. It’s the beginning of a new chapter for General Birame Diop. After a successful career at the national and regional level, he will now put his[Read More…]
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Senegal: Controversy After Purchase Of A New Presidential Plane
The purchase of a new presidential plane, an Airbus “A320 Neo”, which should be delivered on July 16, is not going unnoticed. The opposition and civil society stepped up to decry an unnecessary and irrelevant expense and demand accountability, while the government is trying to explain itself, saying “it was[Read More…]
Mendy & Mane headline Senegal Squad For Zambia & Cape Verde Friendlies
The Premier League stars have been named in the Lions of Teranga’s team to take on the Chipolopolo and Blue Sharks next month The Senegal senior national team has named a strong squad to face Zambia and Cape Verde in friendlies next month, with Edouard Mendy and Sadio Mane making the cut.[Read More…]