Senegal | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Stay on top of Senegal latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Senegal protests: The country is ‘on the verge of an apocalypse’ - BBC
WEBA top Senegalese official whose job is to settle conflicts has said the country is on a dangerous precipice after four days of protests left at least five young people dead. Alioune Badara Cissé,...
At least 16 dead in Senegal protests after opposition leader ... - CNN
WEBJun 6, 2023 · CNN — At least 16 people have died and hundreds arrested since violent protests broke out on Thursday in Senegal, following the sentencing of popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, according to...
Senegal - BBC News
WEBAug 13, 2024 · Provides an overview of Senegal, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
Death toll from Senegal protests rises to 15 as ... - Associated Press News
WEBJun 3, 2023 · Senegal's government says the number of people killed in clashes between police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has now risen to 15, including two security officers.
Senegal | AP News
WEBSenegal swears in Africa’s youngest elected leader as president in a dramatic prison-to-palace rise. Senegal has inaugurated Africa’s youngest elected leader as president, as the 44-year-old and previously little-known Bassirou Diomaye Faye completed a dramatic ascent from prison to palace within weeks. April 2.
Senegal: Clashes spread over election postponement - BBC
WEBFeb 10, 2024 · Violent protests in Senegal against the postponement of presidential elections have spread across the country, with the first fatality reported. A student died in clashes with police on Friday in...
Protests Erupt in Senegal After Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to ...
WEBJun 1, 2023 · A court in Senegal sentenced the country’s leading opposition figure to two years in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of “corrupting youth,” prompting scores of protesters to take to...
UN, AU call for calm as death toll in Senegal violence rises
WEBJun 3, 2023 · The United Nations and African Union have called for calm after the sentencing of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko sparked some of the deadliest violence in recent years. Authorities have ...
Senegal protesters and police clash again as death toll rises to 10
WEBJun 3, 2023 · DAKAR, June 2 (Reuters) - 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...