Macky Sall
Khalifa Sall jail term 'carries political risks' for Senegal's President Macky Sall
Paul Melly, associate fellow at Chatham House, discusses a Senegalese court''s decision to uphold a five-year jail term against leading politician Khalifa Sall.
China's president Xi underlines Africa ties in Senegal visit
China's President Xi Jinping pledged during a visit to Senegal on Saturday to strengthen economic ties with Africa, a continent already awash with cheap Chinese loans in exchange…
In Senegal: Macron pledges aid for 'Africa's Venice'
French President Emmanuel Macron got a rousing welcome Saturday from tens of thousands as he visited the historic city of Saint-Louis, Senegal's former capital.
Macron pledges €200 million to global education fund
Education is the sole response to the global rise of extremism, French President Emmanuel Macron told a conference in Senegal on Friday where he pledged €200 million ($248…
LIVE: France's Macron and Senegal's Sall promote education in Africa
President Emmanuel Macron and Senegalese President Macky Sall will give a press conference in Dakar Friday at 17:00 Paris time (GMT + 2), ahead of a two-day summit on education…
Senegal's voters head to polls after tense campaign
Sunday’s election is taking place following a campaign gripped by tension between the rival coalitions of President Macky Sall, his predecessor Abdoulaye Wade and Dakar's…
Senegal’s president says he will serve full seven-year term
Senegal's President Macky Sall said on Tuesday he will complete a controversial seven-year mandate, ditching a campaign promise to cut the presidential term to its original five…
Italy pledges state funeral for African migrants
The drowning of more than 300 African migrants off an Italian island leads Europe to do some soul searching. Also, in the next instalment of "Undocumented", our series on illegal…
Senegal's new Prime Minister chooses Cabinet
Tunisian rapper Weld el 15 is handed another jail term after falling foul of the police with his songs. Also, Senegal's new PM moves quickly to name her new cabinet. Finally, two…