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May
18
2024
By The African Mirror
Senegalese prime minister criticises French military bases on territory

Senegalese prime minister criticises French military bases on territory

NEWS
SENEGAL'S prime minister Ousmane Sonko raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the euro-backed CFA franc currency, oil and gas deals and LGBTQ rights. Sonko, a firebrand politician who gained power when his hand-picked presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won a decisive victory in March, is known for criticising perceived overreach by France in its former colony. France has about 350 troops in Senegal. "More than 60 years after our independence ... we must question the reasons why the French army for example still benefits from several military…
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Apr
27
2024
By The African Mirror
Senegal delays Dakar Art Biennale by six months

Senegal delays Dakar Art Biennale by six months

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
THE Senegalese authorities have delayed the Dakar Biennale devoted to African contemporary art, pushing back the start of the capital's prestigious month-long event to November from May, organisers said on Thursday. The 15th edition of the biennale was due to kick off on May 16, but the Youth, Sports, and Culture Ministry said the postponement was necessary due to the determination of newly elected authorities to wait for optimum conditions. The event will now run from November 7 to December 7, it said. In a statement shared on the biennale's official social media channels, the ministry also cited "the constraints…
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Apr
13
2024
By The African Mirror
Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if needed

Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if needed

BUSINESS
SENEGAL'S new Energy and Mines Minister said that the government would renegotiate oil, gas and mining contracts if necessary once a promised audit is completed. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who defeated the ruling coalition candidate in a landslide election victory last month, announced the audit after his inauguration on April 2, assuring investors they were still welcome in the West African country. In some of his first remarks since his appointment last week as energy and mines minister, Birame Souleye Diop said closer scrutiny of the sectors was high on the agenda for Senegal, which is due to start oil and gas…
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Apr
06
2024
By SOFIA CHRISTENSEN
Main companies operating in Senegal’s oil, gas and mining sectors

Main companies operating in Senegal’s oil, gas and mining sectors

BUSINESS
SENEGAL'S newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said his government would conduct an audit of the West African nation's oil, gas and mining sectors. The announcement followed a campaign promise to renegotiate the terms of oil, gas and mineral contracts with foreign operators in the country, which is set to begin producing oil and gas this year. The following are the main companies operating in Senegal's oil and gas sectors: BP BP and U.S.-listed Kosmo Energy are leading the development of Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), Senegal's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. GTA, a floating facility straddling the border between Senegal and Mauritania, will…
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Apr
03
2024
By ESTHER MUSEMBI, BIRD STORY AGENCY
bird TenX: 10 influential youth activists shaping the African electoral climate

bird TenX: 10 influential youth activists shaping the African electoral climate

NEWS
WITH Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the youngest ever elected African president, serving as a symbol of youthful leadership, and a surge in young demographics increasingly prominent in mainstream politics, youth electoral activism is gaining momentum in countries like Ghana and Eswatini. These nations are experiencing renewed discussions and movements surrounding elections and civic engagement among the youth. With more than a third of African countries heading to the electoral booth in 2024, youth electoral activism is gaining a spotlight in countries like Ghana and Eswatini, where the youth have revived discussions and movements around elections and civic engagement. 1. Hardi Yakubu…
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Apr
04
2024
By The African Mirror
Senegal President Faye appoints ally Sonko as prime minister

Senegal President Faye appoints ally Sonko as prime minister

NEWS
NEW Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed firebrand politician and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister in his first act as president. Sonko, an opponent of former President Macky Sall, is popular among the West African nation's youth but was barred from the March 24 presidential election due to a defamation conviction. He denied any wrongdoing. Campaigning jointly under the slogan "Diomaye is Sonko," Sonko urged supporters to vote for his top lieutenant, Faye, who ultimately won with over 54% of the vote in the first round. Faye was inaugurated on Tuesday. Speaking after his appointment, Sonko said he would present…
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Apr
03
2024
By NGOUDA DIONE
Faye sworn in as Senegal president, cites ‘profound desire for change’

Faye sworn in as Senegal president, cites ‘profound desire for change’

NEWS
SENEGAL'S once jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in as the West African nation's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic progress. The 44-year-old former tax inspector defeated Amadou Ba, the candidate of outgoing President Macky Sall's ruling coalition, by a landslide in the first round of voting, reflecting high hopes for change in the country of around 18 million. "The results of the election showed a profound desire for change," Faye said after taking the oath of office at a ceremony he attended with his two wives. Over a dozen heads of state and regional representatives…
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Mar
31
2024
By The African Mirror
Senegal top court confirms Faye’s election victory

Senegal top court confirms Faye’s election victory

NEWS
SENEGAL'S Constitutional Council confirmed the presidential election victory of opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, paving the way for his inauguration as the country's fifth president. The top court validated provisional results announced on Wednesday based on vote tallies from 100% of polling stations. Faye won more than 54% of votes in last Sunday's delayed presidential poll, with ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba taking over 35%. He is expected to be sworn in to replace outgoing President Macky Sall on April 2.
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Mar
30
2024
By MOUHAMED ABDALLAH LY and PAPE CHÉRIF BERTRAND BASSÈNE
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: from prison runner-up to president of Senegal

Bassirou Diomaye Faye: from prison runner-up to president of Senegal

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
BASSIROU Diomaye Faye was elected as Senegal’s fifth president on 25 March 2024. Incumbent president Macky Sall and his candidate, former prime minister Amadou Ba, were both quick to congratulate the opposition candidate on his victory when the results came out. This has been a major – and fast – turn of events for Faye (commonly called “Diomaye”), who was in prison just 10 days before the election. Faye was backed by the popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was deprived of his electoral rights for five years due to a prior conviction. Sonko received a six-month suspended prison sentence…
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Mar
29
2024
By RACHEL SAVAGE
Senegal’s youth want jobs from Faye, investors wary of radical ideas

Senegal’s youth want jobs from Faye, investors wary of radical ideas

NEWS
SENEGAL'S President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye rode to victory in Sunday's poll on a wave of protest votes against the West African country's current leader, fuelled by discontent that infrastructure-fuelled growth has failed to benefit all. While the young people who formed the backbone of Faye's support base want jobs and more even wealth distribution, investors expressed hope that pledges to create a new currency and renegotiate energy contracts won't be followed through. During outgoing President Macky Sall's 12 years in power, economic growth averaged almost 5%, boosted by spending on roads, railways, ports and airports, while Senegal had a reputation for being…
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