AGS NEWS – A joint operation between the Nigerian Embassy in Dakar and an NGO has resulted in the rescue of 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in the Tamaccounda and Kedougou regions of Senegal. The acting Ambassador of the … Continue reading 24 Nigerian girls rescued from sexual exploitation in Senegal
Senegal’s Sadio Mane, has made a significant move in the football business by acquiring a French football club, following in the footsteps of renowned figures like David Beckham, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes. Mane’s latest venture sees him as the … Continue reading Sadio Mane buys French football club
Senegal has expressed its willingness to participate in a potential military intervention by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Niger following last week’s coup. Foreign Minister Aissata Tall Sall stated that there have been “one coup too … Continue reading Senegal promises to deploy its troops to support ECOWAS intervention in Niger
Senegal has suspended TikTok, citing its use to fuel violence following the arrest of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko. The government believes the video-sharing platform is being exploited by ill-intentioned individuals to disseminate hateful and subversive messages that threaten the country’s … Continue reading Senegal suspends TikTok due to unrest following opposition figure’s arrest
Senegal’s government websites have been restored after a cyberattack on Friday disrupted the network. A group claiming affiliation with Anonymous took responsibility for the attack, expressing support for the Senegalese people’s freedom to choose their president. The incident occurred amidst … Continue reading Cyberattack on Senegal’s government websites linked to anonymous group amid political tensions
The Senegalese prosecutor is now advocating for a 10-year prison sentence for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in a rape case that has caused tensions in the West African nation. Sonko, who enjoys great popularity among young people, has labeled the … Continue reading Senegalese prosecutor seeks 10 year jail term for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in controversial rape case
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has declared that he will no longer cooperate with judicial authorities if they cannot guarantee his safety. Sonko made the announcement ahead of his appeal in a defamation case, stating that he believes the authorities … Continue reading Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko demands safety guarantees before cooperating with judicial authorities
Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, will face trial for alleged rape on May 16, according to El Hadji Diouf, the lawyer representing his accuser. Sonko, who came third in the 2019 presidential election and has declared his candidacy for the … Continue reading Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to face rape trial in May
Residents of Saint-Louis, a small fishing town in Senegal, have been facing challenges for years, including climate change, foreign industrial trawlers, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which have made it difficult to earn a living from the water. In 2015, when … Continue reading The gas project in Senegal is driving local residents to desperation. Read full story!
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