Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities
Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.
Senegal's Water Access: Progress and Persistent Disparities
Senegal shows significant progress in water access, with nearly 99% in urban areas and 96.9% in rural areas in 2022, but disparities persist, particularly in remote areas, highlighting the challenges in achieving universal access by 2030 under SDG 6.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Dakar Forum Tackles African Irregular Emigration
In Dakar, the Movement of Pan-African Young Leaders (MPL) launched a forum (Dec 18-21) to address the causes of irregular African emigration, proposing sustainable solutions like job creation and quality vocational training to counter poverty and lack of opportunities.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Senegal National Orchestra to Headline First Africa Diaspora Festival
The Senegal National Orchestra will be central to the first Africa Diaspora Festival, a two-day event (December 27-28, 2024) at the Douta Seck Cultural Center in Senegal, celebrating cultural ties with the African diaspora through performances and discussions, showcasing Senegal's musical diversity ...
Senegal National Orchestra to Headline First Africa Diaspora Festival
The Senegal National Orchestra will be central to the first Africa Diaspora Festival, a two-day event (December 27-28, 2024) at the Douta Seck Cultural Center in Senegal, celebrating cultural ties with the African diaspora through performances and discussions, showcasing Senegal's musical diversity ...
Progress
28% Bias Score
VaxSen Receives $45 Million to Expand Vaccine Production in Senegal
VaxSen, Institut Pasteur de Dakar's vaccine entity, secured $45 million from the DFC, AfDB, and IFC to expand vaccine production at its Madiba facility in Diamniadio, Senegal, addressing global shortages and boosting Africa's health security.
VaxSen Receives $45 Million to Expand Vaccine Production in Senegal
VaxSen, Institut Pasteur de Dakar's vaccine entity, secured $45 million from the DFC, AfDB, and IFC to expand vaccine production at its Madiba facility in Diamniadio, Senegal, addressing global shortages and boosting Africa's health security.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Senegal: Renewed Efforts to Close Lead Recycling Plant Amidst Health Concerns
In Ndiakhate, Senegal, the CRADESC and Ford Foundation are restarting efforts to close a lead recycling plant blamed for health issues in nearby communities; following a meeting with residents, they are engaging with new government authorities to seek a solution.
Senegal: Renewed Efforts to Close Lead Recycling Plant Amidst Health Concerns
In Ndiakhate, Senegal, the CRADESC and Ford Foundation are restarting efforts to close a lead recycling plant blamed for health issues in nearby communities; following a meeting with residents, they are engaging with new government authorities to seek a solution.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Ziguinchor's Paradox: Abundant Rainfall, Severe Water Shortage
Despite abundant rainfall, Ziguinchor, Senegal, faces a severe potable water shortage affecting island communities in Bignona and Oussouye, forcing residents to travel great distances, highlighting infrastructure and governance issues, while urban areas have functioning systems.
Ziguinchor's Paradox: Abundant Rainfall, Severe Water Shortage
Despite abundant rainfall, Ziguinchor, Senegal, faces a severe potable water shortage affecting island communities in Bignona and Oussouye, forcing residents to travel great distances, highlighting infrastructure and governance issues, while urban areas have functioning systems.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Dakar Mayor Removed Amidst Post-Election Political Tensions
Senegal's National Assembly, dominated by the Pastef party, removed Dakar Mayor Barthélémy Dias due to a past manslaughter conviction, sparking controversy over the timing and potential political motivations, while the city's operations face disruption.
Dakar Mayor Removed Amidst Post-Election Political Tensions
Senegal's National Assembly, dominated by the Pastef party, removed Dakar Mayor Barthélémy Dias due to a past manslaughter conviction, sparking controversy over the timing and potential political motivations, while the city's operations face disruption.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Alba Housing Crisis Intensifies After Migrant Deaths
Two young African migrants died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an abandoned building in Alba, Italy, prompting local associations to launch a housing initiative offering guarantees to landlords to address the city's housing shortage affecting vulnerable individuals.
Alba Housing Crisis Intensifies After Migrant Deaths
Two young African migrants died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an abandoned building in Alba, Italy, prompting local associations to launch a housing initiative offering guarantees to landlords to address the city's housing shortage affecting vulnerable individuals.
Progress
24% Bias Score
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, who had a knife. The court found the officers' actions, though resulting in death, not criminal.
German Court Acquits Police in Fatal Shooting of Refugee
A German court acquitted five police officers in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Senegalese refugee in Dortmund on August 8, 2022, who had a knife. The court found the officers' actions, though resulting in death, not criminal.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement cautiously optimistic after Sonko's party electoral victory
Following legislative elections where Ousmane Sonko's party secured a supermajority, Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement expresses cautious optimism about promised reforms and improved governance, emphasizing the crucial role of citizen engagement and accountability.
Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement cautiously optimistic after Sonko's party electoral victory
Following legislative elections where Ousmane Sonko's party secured a supermajority, Senegal's "Y'en a marre" movement expresses cautious optimism about promised reforms and improved governance, emphasizing the crucial role of citizen engagement and accountability.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage
The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.
Record Crowds at Dak'Art Biennale Lead to Artwork Damage
The 15th Dak'Art Biennale in Dakar, Senegal (November 7th-December 7th), attracted record crowds due to viral TikTok videos, but this popularity also led to significant damage and theft of several artworks, prompting a review of security and logistics.
Progress
56% Bias Score