From Abdoulaye to Macky. The Full Circle
In 2012, Macky Sall and Senegalese activists protested President Abdoulaye Wade’s bid for a third term, leading to accusations of a constitutional coup; Sall later won the election, promising democratic renewal, but recent actions, including a backtrack on a pledge not to seek a third term and the postponement of elections, have sparked further unrest, highlighting the erosion of democracy and stability in Senegal under both Wade and Sall.
Senegal, Gambia aim to streamline customs Cooperation
Senegalese and Gambian customs officials met in Banjul to enhance collaboration and address border issues, pledging joint actions and planning remote control bureaus for improved trade and security, with Senegal inviting Gambia for further collaboration, signaling renewed cooperation.
Senegal seizes three tonnes of cocaine
By Adama Makasuba Senegal’s navy has seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine from a ship that was off to the country’s coast of Senegal. It is one of the most prominent drug hauls by Senegal’s navy. The region is a transit point for Latin American cartels trafficking drugs to Europe and elsewhere. However, the navy
Backway: 32,000 Gambian Senegalese reached Spain in 2023
According to official figures from Spain’s government, a record number of migrants have made the treacherous boat journey on the Atlantic Ocean to the Canary Islands this year alone, and most of the 32,000 people are coming from The Gambia and Senegal. The islands, located off West Africa, have been used for decades as a