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ECOWAS: Senegal 'progress' in talks with Sahel states

ECOWAS: Senegal 'progress' in talks with Sahel states

ECOWAS appointed Senegal's president as a "facilitator" to try to get Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to remain in the bloc after the junta leaders announced they were leaving in January.

Senegal demands justice over massacre of soldiers by France

Senegal demands justice over massacre of soldiers by France

Senegal is marking the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, with calls for a full investigation and reparations from France.

Senegal's President Faye asks France to close military bases

Senegal's President Faye asks France to close military bases

This comes after several other countries in west and central Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad, cut military ties with France.

16 dead, 22 injured in Senegal road crash

16 dead, 22 injured in Senegal road crash

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has promised concerted action in response to an upsurge in road accidents.

Ghana's Akufo-Addo urges Senegal's new leader to address 'big problem in ECOWAS'

Ghana's Akufo-Addo urges Senegal's new leader to address 'big problem in ECOWAS'

Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is on a tour of some West African countries.

Senegal's Faye urges unity in ECOWAS to fight regional challenges

Senegal's Faye urges unity in ECOWAS to fight regional challenges

Faye says he intends to promote “more open and non-judgmental diplomacy, promoting the strengthening of good neighbourly ties.

Senegal's renegotiation of oil, mining contracts flagged as 'risky'

Senegal's renegotiation of oil, mining contracts flagged as 'risky'

Faye, who is Africa's youngest democratically elected president, had vowed to prioritise renegotiating oil and gas contracts.

Senegal's Faye announces electoral system reform plans

Senegal's Faye announces electoral system reform plans

The 44-year-old was sworn in on Tuesday, 10 days after he was released from prison and winning the presidential election.

Senegalese await election results as opposition candidate Faye takes early lead

Senegalese await election results as opposition candidate Faye takes early lead

Faye's supporters began to celebrate his victory on Sunday evening after receiving congratulations from many of his competitors.

Fresh demands for release of Senegalese opposition figures

Fresh demands for release of Senegalese opposition figures

Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Faye were not among several government opponents released from prison last week.