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Senegalese leader visits French army locations following handover

(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited several military sites on Saturday that were recently handed over by France, marking what the presidency called “a major step” in redefining the military partnership between the two...

Deputy President Paul Mashatile: 2025 Edition of Invest in Senegal Forum

Remarks by Deputy President of Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Paul Mashatile at the 2025 Edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, Dakar Your Excellency Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal; Your Excellency Ousmane...

Fortuna Files Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal and provides update on Preliminary Economic Assessment status

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) reports that it has filed an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Diamba Sud Gold Project with the Direction de la...

Senegal’s President Announces Cabinet Overhaul

(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye revealed a revamped cabinet on Saturday, featuring 26 ministers and six state secretaries. The announcement confirmed Ousmane Sonko’s continuation as prime minister, while bringing changes to key...

Urgent Investment Needed in Africa’s Blue Revolution to Avoid Food Security Crisis, UN General Assembly to Hear

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Urgent investment is needed to drive a blue revolution in African aquaculture that could feed millions and avoid a food systems collapse, WorldFish Director General Dr. Essam...

International Observers Raise Concerns Over Judicial Irregularities in Senegal; Rights Advocates Stress Importance for Governance and Investment

Khadim Ba, a Non-Executive Director at DerMond Oil & Gas LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Independent legal experts and rights monitors are raising concerns over the ongoing detention and judicial treatment of Senegalese businessman...

Montgomery County Council President Stewart and Council Vice President Jawando Host Council’s African Heritage Month Commemoration 

MARYLAND, September 15 - For Immediate Release: Monday, September 15, 2025 ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 15, 2025—The Montgomery County Council will hold its fifth annual African Heritage Month commemoration hosted by Council Vice President Will Jawando...

ITALY: Another NGO ship detained in Sicily ― 60-day detention for NGO ship impounded in August ― Supreme Court questions constitutionality of detention without validation ― Senior official under investigation in Libyan warlord affair ― Local…

Another NGO search and rescue (SAR) ship has been detained by authorities in Sicily. The SAR ship that was impounded in late August has been issued with a 60-day detention order. The Supreme Court of Cassation has ruled that asylum applicants must...

Dynacor Provides Corporate Update Including Expansion Progress

MONTREAL, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) (“Dynacor” or the "Corporation") is pleased to provide a corporate update covering operations and progress on its expansion plan within West Africa and Latin America....

France gives back army base to Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially returned a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy announced. This move follows Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s call last...

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts expands its biggest season to date with even more cultural and musical artists

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts' largest programming season has expanded even further. New performances and events have been added today, including two new concert dates for...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal - DELETED

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...

The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Senegal

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Senegal. The Africa Prize for...

Senegal Orders Withdrawal of Foreign Military

(MENAFN) Senegalese Premier Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military personnel stationed in the country must depart by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military presence in Senegal, operating under a...

Premier state Senegal to boot all foreign troops

(MENAFN) Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that all foreign military forces must leave the country by the end of July. Currently, French troops are the only foreign military personnel stationed in Senegal, operating under a...

France Ends Military Presence in Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially pulled out its soldiers from its final two military installations in Senegal, concluding a military presence that lasted more than 60 years in the West African country. This development is part of a broader movement...

France eliminates permanent army existence in West Africa

(MENAFN) France has officially ended its permanent military presence in West Africa by withdrawing troops from its last two bases in Senegal, concluding a presence that spanned over 60 years. This move aligns with a broader trend among former...

Liberian leader amazes Trump with ‘good English’

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language during a meeting with several African leaders at the White House. The gathering, held on Wednesday, brought together leaders from...

France Transfers Its Fourth Military Site to Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially transferred control of its fourth military site to Senegal, according to a statement issued by the French Embassy in Dakar. The handover, which took place on Tuesday, saw the Inter-Armed Transmission Station in...

France transfers military base to Senegal

(MENAFN) France has officially handed over a military communications base in western Senegal to the country’s authorities following the withdrawal of its troops, according to an announcement by the French embassy. This transfer marks a significant...