DP World kicks off maritime construction at new $1.2bln port in Senegal

NDAYANE, Senegal - The arrival of the dredger Willem Van Rubroeck in Ndayane this month marks the start of maritime works for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane, a project set to transform Senegal into a major centre for global trade. The vessel will dredge …

DP World begins $1.2 billion maritime operations in Senegal port

DP World has announced the start of marine operations for the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane, which aims to convert Senegal into a major worldwide trading hub. The first phase of the project consists of an 840-metre wharf and a 5-kilometre waterway capable …

African Union gains $45M package to boost vaccine manufacturing in Senegal

The African Union’s Vision 2040—an initiative designed to ensure that health, education and other basic needs for children are met—has established an objective to produce 60% of the continent’s vaccines locally by 2040. To help make that lofty goal …

Bilateral Cooperation: Japan donates 94 fiberglass canoes to Senegal to strengthen artisanal fishing

The Minister of Fisheries, Maritime and Port Infrastructure, Dr. Fatou Diouf, officially received 94 fiberglass canoes on Tuesday at the Ouakam fishing dock. Valued at 1.2 billion CFA francs, this donation is the result of bilateral cooperation between …

DP World starts maritime works on $1.2bln Senegal port

DP World said that maritime works have commenced on the $1.2 billion Port of Ndayane in Senegal, which will advance the African nation’s trade infrastructure. The Willem Van Rubroeck vessel will dredge a 5-km-long shipping channel, an essential step in …

ACTIVIST SAYS SENEGAL IDEAL PLACE TO TRY JAMMEH CRIMES

- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Pa Samba Jow, a prominent human rights activist, has said considering “geographical and historical contexts” Senegal is the ideal place to try former Gambian president Yahya Jammeh for his alleged crimes. Casamance, the …

Anti-France Sentiments Grow in Africa as Senegal Calls for Troop Withdrawal

“Senegal’s heritage at risk: National Archives Under threat”

On December 14, 2024, during a panel held at the Museum of Black Civilizations (MCN) in Dakar, Senegal’s archival community raised an alarm about the precarious state of the country’s National Archives. Organized as part of the commemoration of the 80th …

“Senegal moves toward inclusive security with the National community policing doctrine”

On Monday, December 16, 2024, Senegal took a significant step in reshaping its security policy by officially launching a strategic workshop to validate the National Community Policing Doctrine. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Interior and Public …

Fighting Malnutrition with a Single Photo: How the SAM Photo App Can Save Lives in Senegal and Beyond

In countries like Senegal, Action Against Hunger is on the frontlines preventing and treating hunger’s deadly effects. Innovation is at the core of what we do, and tools to combat malnutrition make it so much easier to succeed. The Severe Acute …