Senegal

  • Jan 3, 2012
  • 2 min read

N'dour candidacy complicates Senegal's election

N'dour today announced his candidacy, after stating late last year that he would enter politics...

Senegal
  • Dec 21, 2011
  • 6 min read

Senegal opposition disunity continues to favour Wade

The country is entering a critical period in the lead-up to next year's elections, following...

Senegal
  • Nov 28, 2011
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Senegal's tricky election contest begins to gain pace

N'Dour on November 26 stated his intention to cancel all artistic commitments and "enter the...

Senegal
  • Nov 18, 2011
  • 7 min read

Prospects for West Africa in 2012

West Africa's coastal states face a range of outlooks next year. Ghana, Senegal and Sierra Leone...

West Africa
  • Sep 1, 2011
  • 11 min read

Prospects for Africa in the fourth quarter

A range of global and regional factors has emerged during the year, which has intensified...

Africa
  • Aug 26, 2011
  • 6 min read

Constitutional Council ruling to raise Senegal tension

One of the legal experts who drafted Senegal's 2001 constitution yesterday said that President...

Senegal
  • Jul 27, 2011
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Senegal rapper arrest signals Wade survival tactics

Police yesterday held 'Thiat' -- real name Omar Toure -- for statements at a Dakar demonstration...

Senegal
  • Jul 18, 2011
  • 2 min read

Senegal unrest will grow unless a challenger emerges

Senegalese media, opposition and social groups this week continue to criticise -- and...

Senegal