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In Senegal, the French army is preparing to leave

In November 2024, Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye was asking the French army to leave the country. The military withdrawal from France is planned for the end of 2025, but some military bases are already beginning to be restored to Senegal. Most infrastructures date back to the sixties and the independence of the country. This was a desire, this is now a genuine fact: France … Continue reading In Senegal, the French army is preparing to leave

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Meet Senegalese producer Rehanna Ngom and take a look at her latest short film “The  Prophecy”

Do you know Rehanna Ngom? The young and multi-task Senegalese producer is also a writer and a director who recently released a short movie called “The Prophecy”. Let us introduce the character before going more deeply into her work. Rehanna Ngom was born and raised in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. After obtaining her A level, the young woman decided to achieve her studies far away from home, and … Continue reading Meet Senegalese producer Rehanna Ngom and take a look at her latest short film “The  Prophecy”

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Highlight on Caroline Gourlier Conception & Design: make your interior design dreams come true

If the design of your house or apartment seems a little bit dull to you and would need a refresh, it is high time to come closer to a design expert to make your home a place you love living into again. Speaking about expertise, Caroline Gourlier Conception & Design is an affordable solution that will fit your personal needs, whether you merely want a … Continue reading Highlight on Caroline Gourlier Conception & Design: make your interior design dreams come true

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ECOWAS at the crossroads: how to tackle the Sahel and Senegalese issues?

1 / 2 This beginning of year 2024 is of paramount importance for the ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States (CEDEAO in French): two situations are particularly difficult to tackle for the international institution, first the postponing of the presidential elections in Senegal, and second the decision of certain countries to leave the organization.   An extraordinary meeting was held in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, … Continue reading ECOWAS at the crossroads: how to tackle the Sahel and Senegalese issues?

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Special focus on a sustainable residential architecture in Senegal: the U:BIKWITI house designed by Fatiya Diene Mazza from ID+EA

Tackling emissions of greenhouse gas and struggling against global warming is everybody’s case, from big companies to governments and private individuals. Anyone can contribute to an eco-friendlier world, and this is what we are going to tell you with the architectural projects of the Dakar based architecture firm ID+EA founded by Senegalese architect Fatiya Diene Mazza. Do you know about the U:BIKWITI house from Nguerigne? … Continue reading Special focus on a sustainable residential architecture in Senegal: the U:BIKWITI house designed by Fatiya Diene Mazza from ID+EA

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Senegal: Macky Sall will not run for a third presidential term

It is a relief for the Senegalese people: after days and months of uncertainty, president Macky Sall affirmed this week that he would finally not run for a third presidential term in February 2024. After the recent events of the last few days that brought death and chaos in the streets of Dakar, but also in other parts of the country, the speech of the … Continue reading Senegal: Macky Sall will not run for a third presidential term

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In Senegal, Ousmane Sonko’s condemnation arouses tensions and uprising against current president Macky Sall

Tensions have been decreasing a little, but the situation remains unsure and fragile in Senegal and in Dakar, where the two-year condemnation of political opponent Ousmane Sonko triggered off violences that made sixteen casualties. Ousmane Sonko, biggest opponent to current president Macky Sall, was condemned to spend two years in jail last Thursday due to “youth corruption” after having urged to debauchery a twenty-year-old woman. … Continue reading In Senegal, Ousmane Sonko’s condemnation arouses tensions and uprising against current president Macky Sall

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Sadio Mané, injured, goes to Qatar with the Lions

This is it: the FIFA World Cup is beginning next week with the host country, Qatar, challenging Ecuador in the A group on Sunday 20. The football tournament, which is maybe the most subject to controversy over the last few years because of Qatar’s issues regarding human rights and global warming, will be the opportunity to see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo one last time … Continue reading Sadio Mané, injured, goes to Qatar with the Lions

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