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FM: Egyptian-Senegalese presidential directives to promote bilateral relations

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty said that President Abdel Fattah al Sisi and his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye have reaffirmed the importance of developing bilateral cooperation in all political, economic, trade, educational and cultural domains as well as in counter-terrorism efforts. Abdelatty, during a press conference on Saturday 18/1/2025, …

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UN raises alarm over escalating tensions in Senegal after election delay

CNN  —  The United Nations is “deeply concerned” about the tense situation in Senegal, following the suspension of the country’s presidential election that was slated for February 25, Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Liz Throssell said Tuesday. Mobile internet access was cut off for the second time this month on Tuesday after …

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At least 16 dead in Senegal protests after opposition leader sentencing

CNN  —  At least 16 people have died and hundreds arrested since violent protests broke out on Thursday in Senegal, following the sentencing of popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, according to the country’s public broadcaster RTS. Many protesters also sustained injuries amid clashes for a third day with security forces, following Sonko’s sentencing. Security forces …

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Germany is keen to pursue gas projects with Senegal, says Scholz on first African tour

Dakar – Germany wants to intensively pursue gas and renewable energy projects with Senegal, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday during his first trip to Africa, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and its impact on energy and food prices. Scholz kicked off the three-day tour in Senegal, which has billions of cubic …

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