Babu Owino reacts to Senegal electing 44-year-old Bassirou Faye as President
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has expressed optimism for Kenya’s political future where he hopes for a youthful president. In a statement shared on his X media platform, Owino highlighted Senegal’s choice of a youthful president, Bassirou Faye, aged just 44, as an example Kenya could emulate. “Senegal has shown us that it’s possible by […]
Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least nine people were killed when Sonko’s supporters clashed with police in several cities on Thursday. Sonko was not in court when he was given a two-year jail term for immoral behaviour, but cleared […]
Kenya detects first Monkeypox case, samples sent to Senegal for analysis
Kenya has detected the first case of Monkeypox even as experts downplayed any fears of an outbreak. A source has revealed to K24 Digital that the samples of the suspected case are being taken to Senegal for further analysis and screening. “The Ministry of Health made a request for a permit to transport the samples […]
Akon ‘secures funding’ to build Sh650 billion new city in Senegal
US R&B singer says that the identities of the investors cannot be revealed but that a third of the $6bn (£5bn) funding had been secured.
Morocco confirms first case of coronavirus, coincides with similar confirmations in Tunisia and Senegal
Coronavirus case was confirmed after tests at the Institut Pasteur-Maroc returned positive, according to the state-owned Maghreb Agency Press.
Mane crowned Africa’s 2019 Player of the Year
Mane became second star from Senegal to be named African Player of the Year after El Hadji Diouf was Africa’s best player in 2001 and 2002.
AFCON 2019: Senegal to miss stalwart Koulibaly in the Friday’s final
Senegal is a match away from Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 title after their semi-final victory on Sunday but will be without key defender Kalidou Koulibaly against Algeria in Friday’s final. The composed centre back, who is regarded among the best in European club football, picked a second yellow card in three matches after […]