The Latest Breaking News from Dakar

‘There’s nothing in Mali’: The Timbuktu salesman roaming Senegal

Dicko, a salesman constantly on the move, is seeking greener pastures not in Europe but much closer to his native Mali.

Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023

Sall says ruled out third term because no 'serious threat' to Senegal

DAKAR - Senegalese President Macky Sall has said the country would have "stopped functioning" if he had declared his decision not to seek a controversial third term sooner, in an interview published on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 7, 2023

‘The youth will fight’: why children have joined Senegal protests

Frustrations have grown over high youth unemployment and accusations of systemic corruption

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

Fresh protests rock Senegal as death toll climbs

New clashes broke out on Saturday between Senegalese opposition supporters and police in parts of the capital Dakar, the third day of protests in the West African nation sparked by the prosecution of an opposition leader.

Reuters · Jun 3, 2023

UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises

At least 15 people have been killed in Senegal following an outbreak of violence after sentencing of opposition leader.

Al Jazeera · Jun 3, 2023

Senegal protesters and police clash again as death toll rises to 10

One more person was killed in Senegal on Friday, as police and protesters clashed for a second day since the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in recent memory.

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Deadly clashes hit Senegal after opposition leader Sonko sentenced

Nine people have died in clashes across Senegal, the Interior Minister said Friday after a court sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in jail.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 2, 2023

Ousmane Sonko sentenced: Why are tensions flaring in Senegal?

Supporters of opposition figure denounce charges, sentence as a ploy to prevent him from running in elections.

Al Jazeera · Jun 2, 2023

Clashes in Senegal leave at least 9 dead; government bans use of social media platforms

Senegal's government says that at least nine people have been killed in violent clashes between police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

Senegal's Sonko claims he is being 'illegally held' as 'national dialogue' opens

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has alleged that he is being "illegally held" in his home in Dakar by security forces and urged the public to protest. Meanwhile, a national dialogue between the government and various political actors has begun in the Senegalese capital.

Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2023