News - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Senegal – Political situation (8 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-political-situation-8-mar-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the recent decision by Senegal's Constitutional Council concerning the election process. President Macky Sall's decision to hold the presidential election on March 24 reflects the strength of Senegal's democratic institutions. 2024-03-08 17:35:09 58191_277970 Situation in Senegal (13 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/situation-in-senegal-13-feb-2024?xtor=RSS-1 France extends its condolences to the loved ones of those who died in the demonstrations in Senegal over the past few days. It calls for a proportionate use of force. France reiterates its call to the authorities to hold the presidential election as swiftly as possible, in accordance with Senegal's constitution, and guarantee public freedoms. France encourages all stakeholders in Senegal to give priority to dialogue and safeguard Senegal's long democratic (…) 2024-02-13 15:48:01 58191_277709 Senegal – Statement by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs deputy spokesperson (4 Feb. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-statement-by-the-ministry-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-deputy?xtor=RSS-1 France is following the situation in Senegal very closely. We call on the authorities to remove the uncertainties regarding the electoral timetable so that the election can be held as soon as possible and in compliance with the rules of Senegalese democracy. 2024-02-05 12:09:29 58191_277561 Senegal - Q&A (27.11.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-q-a-27-11-23?xtor=RSS-1 Is the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs monitoring the situation of Coline Fay, who is being detained in Senegal? The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' offices in Dakar and Paris, together with her family, are closely monitoring Coline Fay's situation. She is entitled to consular protection like all French nationals arrested abroad who request it. She therefore recently received a consular visit to ascertain the conditions of her detention, the state of her health, and respect (…) 2023-11-27 16:05:57 58191_276529 Senegal - Q&A - 01.08.2023 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-q-a-01-08-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Q- What is your reaction to the events taking place in Senegal (the arrest of opponent Ousmane Sonko, the dissolution of his party, and two deaths)? A- France is following the situation in Senegal closely. We call for restraint and an end to the violence. As we have already stated several times, France is committed to seeing Senegal's democratic advances and the principal of the rule of law respected. We make this commitment clear to all of Senegal's political (…) 2023-08-02 09:23:50 58191_274574 Senegal – Presidential election (04.07.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-presidential-election-04-07-23?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes President Macky Sall's decision not to stand in the next presidential election. Senegal is once again showing the strength of its long democratic tradition. 2023-07-04 16:04:36 58191_274119 Senegal and the International Partners' Group (IPG) announced a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) combining climate and development goals (22.06.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-and-the-international-partners-group-ipg-announced-a-just-energy?xtor=RSS-1 Today, on the occasion of the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, which aims to build a new consensus for a more inclusive international financial system, Senegal and the international partners group (IPG) comprising France, Germany, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada are launching a Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) to support Senegal's efforts to achieve universal access to energy and consolidate a low-carbon, resilient and sustainable energy system. In a joint (…) 2023-06-22 17:47:35 58191_273957 Senegal - Statement by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson (2 June 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-statement-by-the-ministry-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-spokesperson-2?xtor=RSS-1 France is extremely concerned about the violence which broke out in Senegal yesterday, killing nine people. It extends its condolences to the bereaved. France calls for restraint, an end to the violence and a resolution of the crisis, with due regard for Senegal's long democratic tradition. 2023-06-02 17:51:13 58191_273619 Senegal – Road Accident in Kaffrine (8 Jan. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-road-accident-in-kaffrine-8-jan-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic road accident which occurred today near Kaffrine in Senegal, causing many deaths and very many injuries. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs expressed to her Senegalese counterpart, Ms Aïssata Tall Sall, our country's sincere condolences and heartfelt thoughts for all the victims and bereaved families. We wish the injured a speedy recovery. France stands by Senegal at this difficult (…) 2023-01-09 12:06:42 58191_270807 Senegal – Chrysoula Zacharopoulou to attend the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security (Oct. 24-26, 22) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/senegal/news/article/senegal-chrysoula-zacharopoulou-to-attend-the-dakar-international-forum-on?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will travel to Dakar from October 24-26. She will take part in the eighth edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security. This year's theme is “Africa in the Face of Exogenous Shocks: Challenges of Stability and Sovereignty.” At this forum, she will reiterate the importance of Europe and Africa's partnership with (…) 2022-10-25 08:30:02 58191_269461