Senegal launches national measles, rubella vaccination campaign

DAKAR, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ibrahima Sy, Senegalese minister of health and social action, launched a national mass vaccination campaign against measles and rubella on Monday, targeting all children between the ages of nine months and 14 years from Dec. 2 to …

Ousmane Sonko Confirms He Will Remain Senegal’s Prime Minister

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has confirmed he will retain his position, ending speculation that he might step down to lead parliament after his party, Pastef, secured a historic majority in last month’s snap elections. Sonko, a key figure in the …

Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French massacre

Senegal’s Remarkable Win for Democracy

In February, the West African country appeared to be on the cusp of chaos as its president tried to seize power for himself. How Senegal became one of 2024’s biggest democratic success stories. By Alexander Noyes and Louison Sall December 2024 On November …

Senegal PM Says Will Remain Head Of Govt After Speculation

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Monday said he would remain head of the government rather than preside over the parliament, after his party’s landslide election win sparked questions over his political role. The ruling Pastef party of President …

Thiaroye Massacre: 80 years after killings,Senegal wants the facts from France

- Advertisement - The mass slaying of West African soldiers by colonial forces at the end of World War II in Senegal remains shrouded in secrecy. But Senegal’s new government won’t abide the mystery. By Elian Peltier and Saikou Jammeh Reporting from …

President Barrow Joins Senegal in Commemorating Thiaroye Massacre

- Advertisement - On Sunday, President Adama Barrow of The Gambia joined Senegal in commemorating the massacre of West African tirailleurs (riflemen) killed by French troops in 1944 at Thiaroye for demanding their pay. President Barrow, along with other …

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for an investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944. Senegal has commemorated the 80th anniversary of a colonial-era massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War II …

Senegal demands justice from France for victims of Thiaroye massacre

Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return. The West African …

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers