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Source: International Trade Centre |

Senegalese tech company raises $500,000, after working with International Trade Centre (ITC)

For the start-up, this decisive step towards internationalization required months of preparation, including work with the Senegal Tech project run by the Netherlands Trust Fund V (NTF V) at the International Trade Centre (ITC)

When they launched ProXalys in 2022, Thierno Sakho and Abdoulaye Faye's first aim was to bring small-scale agricultural producers and retailers closer together. They developed a digital solution that identifies available agricultural products and organizes last-mile delivery, without intermediaries. Over time, the company's positioning moved away from logistics and towards…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre (EGDC) and the Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March with female students in Dakar

Following a welcome address by Mrs Awa Cheikh Diouf, Curator of the Henriette Bathily Women’s Museum (MUFEM), the day’s activities were officially launched by Mrs Sandra Oulaté Fattoh

 “Investing in girls’ education to guarantee their rights and accelerate their economic empowerment in the ECOWAS region” is the theme chosen by the ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March. The event was commemorated in advance on the morning of Tuesday 5 March 2024…

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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw reminisces 2002 World Cup experience at FIFA Museum

A coach described as pragmatic and on a constant quest to up his game, Pape Thiaw has turned to learning more about football by visiting the FIFA museum

Former Senegal forward Pape Thiaw says playing at the 2002 World Cup co-hosted by Korea and Japan was one of the most exceptional experiences in his career.  Thiaw alongside other Senegalese greats such as El Hadj Diouf and Aliou Cisse were part of a starstudded Senegalese side that reached the…

Source: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) |

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and Mano River Union Sign a Framework of Cooperation Agreement to Further Strengthen their Partnership to Address Security Challenges and Promote Peace

This Framework of Cooperation outlines the main areas for joint activities to promote peace, security and stability within the Member States of the sub regional organization

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the Mano River Union (MRU) agreed, to further strengthen their partnership, by signing today a triennial Framework of Cooperation Agreement (FCA) for 2024 – 2026. Signed by the acting Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General…

Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Facilitates Second Practical Training on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Laboratory Techniques at Ecole Inter-Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV)

The primary objective of this five-day training program was to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills essential for effective AMR surveillance, laboratory testing, animal pathogen isolation, and data collection and analysis techniques

AU-IBAR recently organised a practical training event in Dakar, Senegal, in collaboration with the Ecole Inter-Etats des Sciences et Médecine Vétérinaires (EISMV), in an effort to combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From February 12th to 16th, 2024, ten animal health professionals and technicians from the Central African…

Source: France Diplomatie - Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères |

Senegal – Constitutional Council’s decision of 15 February

France encourages all players in Senegal to work to calm down the political climate, in line with Senegal’s long democratic tradition

France notes the Constitutional Council’s decision of 15 February. It calls on the authorities and all stakeholders in Senegal to abide by the Constitutional Council’s decision in its entirety and organize elections as soon as possible. France encourages all players in Senegal to work to calm down the political climate,…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Senegal: Delayed Elections Spark Violence, Repression

3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted

Senegal’s authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said today. At least two young men and a 16-year-old boy died, while scores have been injured and at least 271 arrested. Demonstrations broke out in Dakar,…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Communique on Sénégal

The ECOWAS Commission encourages the political class to take steps urgently to restore the electoral calendar in accordance with the provisions of Senegal’s Constitution

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States follows with concern the unfolding situation in Senegal. It advises against any action or statement that may contravene the provisions of the country’s Constitution and reminds the population and the political class of their responsibility to maintain peace and stability…

Source: Amnesty International |

Senegal: Authorities must respect the right to peaceful assembly after elections postponed

Aminata Touré and Anta Babacar Ngom, two opposition figures at the protests, were arrested and detained for several hours by the gendarmerie

Responding to protests held in Dakar on 4 February, Samira Daoud, Director of Amnesty International’s Regional Office for West and Central Africa, said: “After protests erupted in Dakar on Sunday as demonstrators opposed the suspension of the presidential elections process, Amnesty International calls on the authorities and security forces to…

Source: Government of UK |

UK statement on Senegal’s delayed presidential elections

The UK has made a statement following the announcement of Senegal's delayed presidential elections

An FCDO spokesperson said: "As a close friend to Senegal, the United Kingdom deeply respects Senegal’s strong tradition of democracy. We are concerned about the uncertainty created by postponing the Presidential elections. We join with ECOWAS in urging the Senegalese authorities to swiftly set a new date for elections, and…