Dozens Perish in Senegal Boatwreck
On September 10th, a boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized off Senegal’s coast, tragically claiming at least 26 lives, highlighting the ongoing perilous Atlantic crossings as many West Africans attempt to escape conflict, poverty, and unemployment in search of better opportunities in Europe.
Canada Refused to Extradite a Senegalese National Despite an Arrest Warrant
Mullah Morgun, also known as Mouhammadou Niasse, faces an international arrest warrant from Senegal for charges including conspiracy and defamation after leaking confidential documents, but Canada’s authorities rejected his extradition due to the absence of an agreement with Senegal.
Senegal Intends to Dissolve Parliament
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that Senegal’s new president plans to dissolve the opposition-controlled parliament on September 12 and launch a major anti-corruption campaign, aiming to implement leftist reforms and hold former leaders accountable.
Senegal Seeks Europe’s Help to Fight Jihadists in the Sahel
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urged greater European support to address Sahel instability during Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s visit, emphasizing the region’s strategic importance and highlighting Senegal’s mediation efforts amid rising jihadist violence and shifts in alliances within Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
ECOWAS Parliament in Banjul to Push the Implementation of Ecowas Free Movement Protocol
The Joint Committee of the ECOWAS Parliament is meeting in Banjul to address challenges and opportunities in implementing the Protocol on the Free Movement of Persons, aiming to enhance regional cohesion and facilitate unrestricted movement, business, and residence across West Africa.