Senegal
Africa’s Ukraine peace plan aims for symbolic effect
A small group of African states has proposed a diplomatic initiative to try to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict
AfricaOusmane Sonko may be excluded from Senegal elections
Opposition figure Ousmane Sonko was yesterday handed a six-month suspended prison sentence on libel charges
SenegalSenegal's Macky Sall is likely to run for a third term
Fears over President Macky Sall's third term ambitions have led to the creation of a new opposition coalition
SenegalIdrissa Seck has a shot at Senegal's presidency
Former Prime Minister Idrissa Seck has declared that he will run for president in 2024
SenegalSenegalese opposition protests may result in violence
The opposition Yewwi Askan Wi coalition is planning major demonstrations today and tomorrow in support of Ousmane Sonko
SenegalPending Sonko trial may raise Senegal tensions
An investigating judge has ordered that prominent opposition figure Ousmane Sonko should face trial on rape charges
SenegalTensions will grow as Senegal approaches 2024 election
Arrests of journalists and crackdowns on opposition protests have increased fears of growing authoritarianism
SenegalInsecurity will limit Sahel-coastal West Africa trade
Trade connections between landlocked Sahelian countries and coastal West African ones have been growing
West Africa