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Senegalese presidential election: Sonko's candidacy returns to court Senegalese presidential election: Sonko's candidacy returns to court This photograph taken on August 19, 2023 at Place de la Republique in Paris shows - Copyright © africanews KIRAN RIDLEY/AFP or licensors By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Last updated: 13 hours ago SENEGAL A court in Dakar will examine on December 12 whether Senegalese opposition figure Ousmane Sonko should be reinstated on the electoral rolls, on which his candidacy for the 2024 presidential elections depends, AFP learned on Tuesday from a judicial source. On November 17, Senegal's Supreme Court overturned a ruling handed down in October, which had put Mr. Sonko back in the running for the presidential election by overturning his removal from the electoral roll following his conviction in a vice scandal. The court ruled that the case should be retried by the Dakar court. This "special" hearing has been set for December 12 at 08:30 (local time and GMT), according to a statement from the Court of Appeal received by AFP. Mr. Sonko was struck off the electoral roll following his conviction in June to two years' imprisonment for debauching a minor. Mr. Sonko denounces this case and others against him as machinations aimed at keeping him out of the presidential election. The authorities deny any manipulation of the justice system. Mr. Sonko's disbarment renders him ineligible for the 2024 presidential election if confirmed. It has given rise to a legal battle led by his lawyers against the state, which has been engaged in a standoff with the opponent for over two years, triggering several episodes of deadly unrest. Mr. Sonko was jailed at the end of July on other charges, including calling for insurrection, criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise, and undermining state security. He is also contesting these charges
Breaking Language Barriers: Afrilingual Fills the Gap in NYC's African Communities 02:27 02:27 Maimouna Dieye, Programs Manager, African Communities Together - Copyright © africanews Africanews By Africanews Last updated: 03/12 - 12:40 USA New York City, known for its cultural diversity, has long been a melting pot of languages and backgrounds. However, until 2016, the city government communicated with New Yorkers in only 6 official languages, none of which represented indigenous African languages. Recognizing this gap, advocacy groups, including African Communities Together (ACT), launched a language access campaign that successfully prompted the city government to add 4 new languages, including French and Arabic, to its list of official translations. Despite these additions, challenges persisted for the African community in accessing vital city services. Maimouna Dieye, Programs Manager at African Communities Together, highlighted that French and Arabic, while included, posed difficulties as they are primarily languages of formal education. Many community members lacked the necessary educational background to navigate these languages effectively. In response to the ongoing struggles, Afrilingual, a language cooperative, was established in August this year to address the language access needs of the rapidly growing African community. Aminata ChabiLeke, co-founder of Afrilingual, emphasized the increased demand, especially with the current migrant crisis. The cooperative collaborates with lawyers assisting African clients, particularly those from West Africa, in filing asylum cases and articulating their stories accurately. Corina Bogaciu, a senior staff attorney on the Immigrants’ Rights team at TakeRoot Justice, emphasized the vital role skilled interpreters play in their work. She noted the importance of continuity in working with interpreters who become familiar with specific clients, citing instances where long-term collaboration has greatly benefited their clients' comfort and understanding. Afrilingual currently offers translation and interpretation services in about 10 African languages, including Bambara, Wolof, French, and Arabic. By bridging linguistic gaps, Afrilingual plays a crucial role in ensuring that New York City's diverse African communities can access essential services and navigate legal processes effectively
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Devil in a Blue Dress (film) Article Talk Language Watch Edit Devil in a Blue Dress is a 1995 American neo-noir mystery thriller film written and directed by Carl Franklin, based on Walter Mosley's 1990 novel of the same name and features Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, and Don Cheadle.[2] Set in the summer of 1948, the film follows World War II veteran Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins who, desperate in need of a job, becomes drawn into a search for a mysterious woman. Devil in a Blue Dress Theatrical release poster Directed by Carl Franklin Screenplay by Carl Franklin Based on Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley Produced by Jesse Beaton Gary Goetzman Starring Denzel Washington Tom Sizemore Jennifer Beals Don Cheadle Maury Chaykin Cinematography Tak Fujimoto Edited by Carole Kravetz Music by Elmer Bernstein Production company TriStar Pictures Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing Release dates September 16, 1995 (Toronto International Film Festival) September 29, 1995 (United States) Running time 102 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $27 million Box office $22 million[1] Devil in a Blue Dress received positive reviews, with many praising Cheadle's performance. Plot edit In 1948 Los Angeles, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins is laid off from his job at Champion Aircraft and needs money to pay his mortgage. Easy's bartender friend Joppy introduces him to DeWitt Albright, a white P.I. looking for a missing white woman, Daphne Monet. Explaining that Monet's disappearance led her wealthy fiancé, Todd Carter, to drop out of the Los Angeles mayoral race, Albright pays Easy to find Daphne, who is known to frequent the juke joints along Central Avenue. Easy begins his search at an illegal club where he sees the bouncer, Junior Fornay, eject a white man. Learning that his friend Dupree Brouchard's girlfriend, Coretta James, is a confidant of Daphne, Easy spends the night with Coretta and discovers Daphne is involved with gangster Frank Green. Albright arranges a meeting at the Malibu pier, where Easy is accosted by racist white youths before Albright viciously humiliates one of the boys at gunpoint. Easy tells him about Green, and is given another payment to continue his search. Returning home, Easy is arrested by LAPD homicide detectives, who reveal that Coretta has been murdered. Interrogated and beaten before being released, he is approached by Matthew Terell, the remaining mayoral candidate. Terell is with a young boy, supposedly his adopted son, and inquires about Daphne, but Easy divulges nothing. After a nightmare about Coretta, he receives a call from Daphne herself. They meet at the Ambassador Hotel, and she asks him to drive her to meet Richard McGee, a White man from the club. They arrive to find McGee dead, with his house ransacked. Easy notices a pack of Mexican cigarettes, the same brand smoked by Junior. Traumatized after witnessing the grisly scene, Daphne panics and flees, driving off in McGee’s car and abandoning Easy. Easy drives home, but is threatened again by Albright and his partners, who demand that he track Daphne down a second time or face murder charges. Easy sends for his old friend, Raymond 'Mouse' Alexander, and confronts Joppy for leading Daphne to him. He meets with Todd Carter, realizing that Albright actually works for Terell, and secures another payment to locate Daphne. Returning home, he is ambushed by Frank Green but rescued by Mouse. Frank escapes after the trigger-happy Mouse shoots him in the shoulder, and Easy misses a call from Daphne. Questioned again by the detectives, Easy is given until the following morning to clear his name. Easy and Mouse confront Junior – the owner of the cigarettes – who admits to driving McGee home and being given a letter for Coretta to deliver to Daphne. They visit Dupree in Compton where, inside Coretta's Bible, Easy finds the contents of a letter and incriminating photographs of Terell with naked children. At home, Easy finds Daphne waiting, and she reveals that Frank is her half-brother: their mother was Creole, and Daphne's father was white while Frank's was Black. Terell learned of Daphne's heritage, and the potential scandal forced Carter to abandon his campaign, but Daphne bought the pictures from McGee to blackmail Terell into silence. Hunting for Daphne and the pictures, Albright murdered McGee. When Coretta threatened to sell the pictures to Terell, Daphne sent Joppy to intimidate her, but did not expect him to kill Coretta. Albright and his men arrive, subduing Easy and kidnapping Daphne. Joined by Mouse, Easy abducts Joppy at gunpoint, forcing him to take them to Albright's cabin in Malibu. Easy and Mouse kill Albright and his men and rescue Daphne; returning to the car, Easy learns Mouse killed Joppy due to him being a liability. Daphne pays Easy and Mouse $7,000 for the pictures, and Mouse returns home to Houston with his share. Daphne reveals that Carter's family paid her $30,000 to leave town, but she believes that the pictures will ensure Carter's victory and their marriage. Driving Daphne to meet Carter, who rejects her, Easy receives the rest of his payment in exchange for the pictures. Daphne and her brother leave town, while Carter's election is assured. No longer in trouble with the police, Easy considers starting his own business as a private investigator. 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Bunny Wailer - Struggle (Full Album). Released: 1978 Recorded: Harry J. Kingston,Jamaica Genre: Roots Reggae Length 35:37 Label : Solomonic Producer: Bunny Wailer 01.The Old Dragon 00:00 02.Bright Soul 06:33 03.Got To Move 10:47 04.Power Struggle 15:51 05.Let The Children Dance 19:28 06.Free Jah Children 23:46 07.Struggle 29:12 The content in my videos are provided for promotional purposes only.I own nothing.All rights belong to its owners.Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976
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BUNNY WAILER - LIBERATION [1988 FULL ALBUM] Bunny Wailer is one of the original members of the reggae group "The Wailers" Along with the likes of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. Bunny Wailer is a singer-songwriter and also a percussionist. Setlist 01 Rise And Shine 00:00:00 02 Liberation 00:05:20 03 Botha The Mosquito 00:09:09 04 Want To Come Home 00:14:35 05 Ready When You Ready 00:18:34 06 Didn't You Know 00:23:27 07 Dash Wey The Vial 00:28:04 08 Bald Head Jesus 00:32:30 09 Food 00:36:49 10 Serious Thing 00:40:55
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Disabled Muslim beaten to de ath by mob in India | Al Jazeera Newsfeed. Disabled Muslim beaten to death by mob in India | Al Jazeera Newsfeed Al Jazeera English 1,6 k J'aime 42 622 vues 28 sept. 2023 #Aljazeeraenglish #News A Muslim man with learning disabilities has been beaten to death by a mob in India for reportedly taking a banana from a Hindu temple. His family told Al Jazeera they believe he was killed because of his religion.
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9:18 2 Sep Senegal opposition leader ends hunger strike The Newsroom BBC World Service Protestors demonstrate in support of the detained Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, at Place de la Republique in Paris on August 19, 2023. AFPCopyright: AFP Ousmane Sonko has a passionate following among many young Senegalese peopleImage caption: Ousmane Sonko has a passionate following among many young Senegalese people The main opposition party in Senegal says its leader, Ousmane Sonko, has ended a hunger strike he began following his arrest in late July. Mr Sonko, a fierce critic of President Macky Sall, had been charged with insurrection, undermining state security and terrorist activity. He had already been banned from standing in next year's presidential election after a court sentenced him to two years in prison for morally corrupting a young woman. Muslim leaders had urged him to end his hunger strike. He was admitted to intensive care unit last month after his health deteriorated
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Commentaires39 Cube Time Love how Sheikh Sudais kept the prayer short for Sheikh Maher; this shows the true love Sheikh Sudais has for his fellow imams. À suivre 6:36 Sheikh Shuraim gift a wonderful recitation that brings comfort and peace of mind,,,,,Unique Of Islam Unique Of Islam•295 k vues 1:41:06 The Outer Limits | Full Episodes | S01E20 & S01E08 TV Rerun Club by MGM•265 k vues 23:13 14 August 2023 Everyday 4 Qul ayatul kursi Fatiha Nouveau 8 vues 5:12 A Style which was never Repeated! | Sheikh Yasser al-Dosari DAGG Productions•28 k vues 1:35:14 ''MAIGRET-UN ECHEC de MAIGRET film avec Bruno Crémer macri rossi•233 k vues 14:31 "Jugement par contumace" - une affaire farce ?: Charles déçu ! 2A TV - LA CHAÎNE DU PEUPLE Nouveau 14 k vues 3:25 Waiting in the Park The Chantells - Topic•11 k vues 5:57 Surah Fatiha by Imams of Masjid al Haram Makkah | Qirat | Quran Recitation Mohammed Aquib Tumkur•200 k vues 8:33 صلاة المغرب للشيخ سعود الشريم - 27 رجب 1433 mix_uae•4,2 M de vues 23:16 Coran: Sourate 18, Al Kahf (La Caverne) الکهف camino recto•757 k vues 3:59 Sheikh Shuraim is crying for the emotional recitation of Sheikh Maher Unique Of Islam•461 k vues 2:24:09 Oppenheimer, Le Terrifiant Projet Manhattan | Film Complet en Français | Guerre, Histoire Boxoffice | Histoire & Sociétés•41 k vues Commentaires 39 Ajoutez un commentaire… Épinglé par DAGG Productions @DAGG_Productions il y a 1 jour Now Sheikh is perfectly alright, Alhamdulillah. He had a sudden drop in blood pressure towards the end of the Khutbah and still led the prayer. However he couldn't complete it, and our beloved Sheikh Abdur Rahman as-Sudais took over. Even if the Imam's view camera video would have been released, I would not have uploaded it. Since this is from the broadcast and doesn't focus on the Imams, I uploaded this. 17 7 Afficher plus de réponses @cubetime6114 il y a 1 jour Love how Sheikh Sudais kept the prayer short for Sheikh Maher; this shows the true love Sheikh Sudais has for his fellow imams. 14 2 DAGG Productions Afficher plus de réponses @user-mt3wl6lx7s il y a 1 jour May Allah give him shifa. 7 DAGG Productions @quranicuploads il y a 1 jour So Haramain Archive came out with some inside news from someone who was there. Haramain Archive goes on to say: “At the end of the Khutbah in the supplication, Sheikh Mahir Al Muaiqly began to feel dizziness and it is clear from the Quran TV footage that he was trying to gain control. However, before the end of the Khutbah script, he called for the Salat and sat down on the minbar chair for several minutes. He can be heard saying "وإقامة الصلاة" (establish Salat) just before it. Whilst he was sat on the minbar for a few minutes, he was attended by the Imams present, namely Sheikh Salih in Humaid and Sheikh Abdul Rahman Sudais, and a few officials; Sheikh Mahir Al Muaiqly agreed that he had the strength to lead the Salat. The Iqamah was called after delay. In Salat he began to experience dizziness and began to pass out. Before he collapsed, he was held by the guards who were on security duty. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Sudais stepped forward and a few officials helped Sheikh Mahir Al Muaigly exit without causing interference. The Salat ended normally.” 12 1 DAGG Productions Afficher plus de réponses @ridwantanimusalihu il y a 23 heures Beauty of islam the occasion continues ❤
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CPJ A screen grab from the YouTube channel Dakarmatin shows journalist Pape Alé Niang discussing the arrest of Senegal's opposition politician Ousmane Sonko on July 28. (YouTube/Dakarmatin) Statements Senegalese journalist Pape Alé Niang released after hunger strike, Maty Sarr Niang remains jailed August 8, 2023 4:21 PM EDT Share this: Twitter Facebook WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Telegram Dakar, August 08, 2023 – The Committee to Protect Journalists on Tuesday welcomed the release of journalist Pape Alé Niang, but called for charges against him to be dropped and for Senegalese authorities to unconditionally release journalist Ndèye Maty Niang, also known as Maty Sarr Niang. “The release of journalist Pape Alé Niang is a relief, but Senegalese authorities should never have arrested or charged him in the first place. The cases against him should be dropped and journalist Maty Sarr Niang, who was arrested in May, should also be released,” said Angela Quintal, CPJ’s Africa Program Coordinator, from Durban, South Africa. “Senegal was once a beacon of press freedom in West Africa, but that light is being snuffed by the repeated jailing and harassment of journalists.” Maty Sarr Niang Reporter Maty Sarr Niang remains in detention since her arrest on May 16 (Credit: Marietou Beye) On Tuesday, August 8, a court in Dakar, the capital, provisionally released Pape Alé Niang, editor of the privately owned news site Dakarmatin, after a 10-day hunger strike, according to the journalist’s lawyer, Moussa Sarr and local media reports. Sarr told CPJ that Niang still faces charges of insurrection and acts or maneuvers likely to compromise public security. Niang was arrested on July 29, the day after a broadcast on his outlet’s YouTube channel in which he discussed the latest arrest of opposition politician Ousmane Sonko. Authorities did not place any new conditions on Niang’s release, Sarr said, but the journalist remains under strict conditions connected to an ongoing case from November 2022. Those conditions include a gag order and a ban on foreign travel. Separately, Maty Sarr Niang (no relation to Pape Alé Niang) has remained in detention since her arrest on May 16. Authorities have charged her with “calling for insurrection, violence, hatred, acts and maneuvers likely to undermine public security, contempt of court and usurping the function of a journalist.” She similarly conducted a hunger strike from July 30 until August 3, according to family members of the journalist who spoke to CPJ over a messaging app but asked not to be named for security reasons
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Senegal: A new cause for concern in West Africa EDITORIAL Le Monde President Macky Sall's decision to dissolve the party of his main opponent, Ousmane Sonko, appears to be another sign of a tightening grip in a country that claims to be a model of democracy. Published on August 8, 2023, at 12:30 pm (Paris) Time to 2 min. Lire en français Share At a time when the proliferation of military coups in West Africa is shaking the fragile democracies born of decolonization, Senegalese President Macky Sall's decision, on July 3, not to run for a third term in the presidential election of February 2024, was welcomed with relief as a sign of political responsibility. One month later, Sall risks compromising this goodwill. He has taken a grave measure, one that is extremely rare in his country: the dissolution by decree of the party led by his main opponent, Ousmane Sonko, on July 31. Read more Senegalese opposition leader hospitalized a week into prison hunger strike Sonko himself is not to be spared criticism, however. A former tax inspector who has mastered the art of denouncing the "corruption" of elites "sold out to foreign interests," he gained popularity by surfing on a nationalist and traditionalist discourse, with anti-French and homophobic overtones. After being sentenced on June 1 to two years' imprisonment in a case in which he was accused of rape, he called on the Senegalese people to "defend themselves by all means and to fight back," triggering deadly riots, the most serious in years. He has always justified his calls to revolt by citing the "judicial harassment" to which he feels he is subjected. Arrested and jailed on July 28 in a separate proceeding, on charges of several crimes including calling for insurrection and undermining state security, Sonko saw his party, the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) dissolved four days later. This series of events, in addition to the convictions already handed down to him, seriously compromise his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, in which he was expected to be one of the main opponents to the outgoing president's camp. Read more Senegal: Is Ousmane Sonko really out of the running for the February 2024 presidential election? Dividing the opposition The use of the judiciary and legislative instruments for political purposes is a constant in Senegalese public life. This suspicion was fed once again by the concurrency on Saturday, August 5, of Sonko's imprisonment and the adoption by MPs of a provision making Karim Wade and Khalifa Sall, two opposition figures long barred from running for the presidency by criminal convictions, eligible to stand once again. Although President Sall withdrew from the race, he does not seem to have given up on dividing the opposition and choosing those who will face his side. The arrest in Mauritania of the provocative lawyer Juan Branco, who is defending Sonko, and the charges brought against him in Dakar for terrorism and conspiracy, before his deportation to France, appear to be further signs of the tightening grip in Senegal. This kind of drift is worrying for a country that likes to present itself as an example of democracy. While in Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and now Niger, military juntas are crushing any idea of citizen participation, the states that claim to be democratic have a difficult task. But how can these countries resist the totalitarian tendencies at work without accepting the countless debates – on inequality, corruption, and also on their relations with France – that agitate their populations? For the whole of West Africa, what is at stake in Senegal is nothing less than the superiority of democracy over any other regime. Le Monde
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Senegalese Opposition Politician Sonko Begins Hunger Strike 31 July 2023 12:33 Agence France-Presse FILE - Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko addresses journalists following his release from police custody in Dakar, Senegal, on March 8, 2021. FILE - Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko addresses journalists following his release from police custody in Dakar, Senegal, on March 8, 2021. See comments DAKAR — Firebrand Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko said Sunday he had started a hunger strike from custody after being arrested this week, as his lawyers condemned his arrest. Senegal's public prosecutor on Saturday announced seven new charges against the politician — a vocal critic of President Macky Sall who has faced a string of legal woes he claims are aimed at keeping him out of politics. "In the face of so much hate, lies, oppression, persecution, I have decided to resist," Sonko wrote, inviting "all political detainees" to join him on the strike. He is scheduled to be interrogated by a judge on Monday. In a press conference on Sunday in the capital Dakar, Sonko's lawyers said authorities had not respected his rights. One of them, the French national Juan Branco, appeared at the press conference despite Senegalese prosecutors filing an international arrest warrant against him on July 14. "We came here to tell you that we were not afraid," Branco said. "I swear to defend a man, Ousmane Sonko, whose body carries the hopes of an entire people, and therefore, of all humanity." On June 22, Branco said he had filed a criminal complaint against Sall in France for "crimes against humanity," and had requested a probe by the International Criminal Court in The Hague. His initiatives also named Interior Minister Antoine Felix Abdoulaye Diome and gendarmerie chief General Moussa Fall among more than 100 others accused. The move sparked Senegal's ire, with Foreign Minister Aissata Tall Sall lashing it as "childish and puerile" and falling far short of the benchmark needed for legal scrutiny. Moral corruption case Sonko's lawyers also argued that his arrest on the new allegations cancelled out his conviction in a high-profile moral corruption case, because he had been tried in absentia. According to Senegal's penal code, if defendants who are tried in absentia are arrested within a certain limitation period, any conviction is automatically annulled unless they expressly agree to the sentence within ten days. His sentencing to two years in prison on June 1 sparked clashes that left at least 16 dead. The sentence makes him ineligible to contest next year's presidential election. But the prosecutor said his arrest on Friday and the new charges announced on Saturday are unrelated to the moral corruption case. The new charges are over comments he has made, rallies he has held, and other episodes since 2021, including an incident at his home on Friday that led to his arrest. They include calling for insurrection, undermining state security, criminal association with a terrorist body and theft. On Saturday, a prominent Senegalese journalist and government critic, was also arrested and began a hunger strike, according to his lawyer. Pape Ale Niang had on Friday spoken about Sonko's arrest in a live streamed video on YouTube
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Two Die in Pro-Sonko Protests in Senegal 01 August 2023 12:33 Agence France-Presse FILE - Gendarmes remove a Kiosk overturned by protestors to block the road at Yarakh after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been detained, in Dakar, Senegal, July 31, 2023. FILE - Gendarmes remove a Kiosk overturned by protestors to block the road at Yarakh after opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been detained, in Dakar, Senegal, July 31, 2023. See comments DAKAR — Two people were killed Monday during protests in southern Senegal after the indictment and detention of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, a presidential candidate for the 2024 election, the interior ministry said. Sonko, President Macky Sall's fiercest critic, on Monday was charged with fomenting insurrection and his party dissolved, prompting clashes between protesters and police. The leading opposition figure has faced a string of legal woes, which he claims have been designed to keep him out of politics and jeopardise his participation in the February 2024 presidential election. The interior ministry said protests erupted Monday afternoon in the southern city of Ziguinchor where "two lifeless male bodies" were discovered. The ministry press release sent to AFP did got give further details of the circumstances of the deaths in the city where Sonko is mayor. Less than two hours after Sonko's indictment, the interior minister announced that his PASTEF party would be dissolved for having "frequently" called for insurrection, leading to destruction and the loss of life. The party slammed the move, saying in a statement that the country's stability was "now compromised," and that the dissolution was "anti-democratic." Sonko's sentencing in June in absentia to two years in prison in a moral corruption case sparked clashes that left 16 dead according to the government, 24 according to Amnesty International, and 30 according to PASTEF. He had not been jailed despite that conviction, which rendered him ineligible to stand in next year's election. On Friday, he was arrested on new allegations tied to comments he has made, rallies he has held, and other episodes since 2021. The new charges include undermining state security, criminal association with a terrorist body, disseminating false news and theft. "It's a farce," Cire Cledor Ly, one of Sonko's lawyers, told reporters outside the courthouse on Monday. "It's a plot that was formed, thought out, planned and executed." 'Resist oppression' Sporadic clashes broke out on Monday evening in the suburbs of Dakar, AFP journalists saw. The demonstrators burned tires and set up roadblocks while chanting "Free Sonko," before being dispersed by police with tear gas. Earlier on Monday, authorities announced they were restricting mobile internet access due to "hateful and subversive" messages on social media. Amnesty International condemned the internet restrictions, calling them an "attack on freedom of information." Sonko had called, a day earlier, on Senegalese people to "stand up" and "resist... oppression." A former civil servant, Sonko rose to prominence in the 2019 presidential election, coming third. He has portrayed Sall as a would-be dictator, while the president's supporters say Sonko has sown instability. Sall in early July eased tensions in the normally stable West African nation by announcing he would not seek a controversial third mandate, following months of ambiguity and speculation about his intentions
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Senegal's opposition leader Ousmane Sonko charged with conspiracy against state Sonko faces multiple counts including ‘calls for insurrection, endangering state security’, says public prosecutor James Tasamba | 30.07.2023 - Update : 30.07.2023 Senegal's opposition leader and presidential hopeful, Ousmane Sonko, who was arrested Friday, has been charged with multiple counts that include conspiracy against the state, according to the public prosecutor Saturday. Sonko was charged with “calls for insurrection, criminal association, endangering state security, conspiracy against the authority of the state, criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise and theft,” Abdou Karim Diop told state television. Sonko was arrested by the gendarmerie at his home in the nation’s capital of Dakar. Last month, a court sentenced Sonko to two years in prison for "corrupting youth," jeopardizing his presidential ambitions. Violent protests erupted in Dakar and other towns following his sentencing, leaving 16 dead and more than 350 injured. The 48-year-old has refused to accept the verdict, claiming that the trial was politically motivated to derail his 2024 presidential bid. Sonko was third in the 2019 election against incumbent President Macky Sall, who has ruled out running for a third term
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Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies aged 56 - BBC News. Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor dies aged 56 - BBC News BBC News 4,5 k J'aime 322 079 vues 26 juil. 2023 #SineadOConnor #BBCNews #PopeJohnPaulII Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died at the age of 56. She was best known for her single Nothing Compares 2 U, released in 1990, which went on to hit number one around the world. Her later albums featured guest spots by her own children, and hymns to peace and community. Earlier this year, she won a classic album award in Ireland, and dedicated it to the country's refugee community
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Protests Erupt in Senegal as Government Stymies Opposition June 18, 2022 11:47 AM Annika Hammerschlag Protesters throw a dumpster on a fire in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) Protesters throw a dumpster on a fire in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) DAKAR, SENEGAL — Tensions in Senegal reached a tipping point Friday over the government’s decision to keep the opposition off the ballot in planned legislative elections. Thousands took to the streets to show support for opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and to demand President Macky Sall allow his opponents to run. Plumes of smoke billowed into the air throughout Dakar’s southern neighborhoods Friday as demonstrators set fire to tires and plastic bins. Tear gas canisters rained down from the sky, causing protesters to scatter. As they reemerged, they chanted: “Macky Sall is a dictator!” and hurled rocks at police officers. A protester hurls a rock at a police officer in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) A protester hurls a rock at a police officer in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) Graduate student Maimina Aidara was among them. “What Macky Sall is doing to Senegal is an injustice. What he's trying to do is not right,” he said. “We, the people here in Senegal, are suffering. We’re suffering. We’re really suffering. We want Macky Sall to leave office. The protests will continue every day, God willing, until the elections. Macky Sall will step down.” Anger has mounted since Senegal’s constitutional council invalidated the opposition’s list of candidates for the July 31 legislative elections, preventing opposition leader Sonko and other opponents from running. The result of the elections will determine the makeup of Senegal’s 165-member National Assembly, currently dominated by the president’s coalition. On Friday, police were seen barricading Sonko’s house, preventing him from attending Friday prayers and from the demonstration. Protesters and passersby run from tear gas in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) Protesters and passersby run from tear gas in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) Sonko came in third in the 2019 presidential election and is a candidate for 2024. Sonko was arrested last year on what many believe were dubious accusations of rape. The incident ignited a week of rioting that led to the deaths of 14 people. Two deaths were reported at Friday’s demonstration, according to Agence France-Presse, and three opposition members were arrested. West Africa has suffered a string of coups in recent years and any indication of instability in Senegal could have ramifications for the entire region. Hawa Ba is head of the Senegal office at the Open Society Initiative for West Africa. “We are in a very volatile subregion. Democracy is at risk, and Senegal is supposed to be a beacon of democracy," said Ba. "It’s supposed to be a country that’s pulling the region and the continent upwards. And what we are witnessing is Senegal’s democracy sliding back since a few years now.” Ba called on international bodies such as the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union to pressure Senegal to abide by democratic norms. The African Union is led by Macky Sall. Protesters run from tear gas in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) Protesters run from tear gas in Dakar, Senegal Friday, June 17, 2022. (Annika Hammerschlag/VOA) Though many protesters at Friday’s demonstration said they attended in support of Sonko, others had more general motives. Seydina Halifa Ababacar said his main concern was inflation. The price of items such as rice and cattle have increased, he said, and with Eid al-Adha around the corner, he is worried the price of sheep will, too. “They’ve increased prices on everything. Our families are suffering,” he said. “I came here to fight for my future and for that of my children. I’m not here for Ousmane Sonko – all politicians are the same. If we don't [throw rocks at police officers] there will be no solution. Protesting is a right.” The protest took place despite a government ban. A June 8 protest had also been banned but was ultimately allowed to proceed. Protests are expected to continue throughout the weekend, with or without authorization. VOA
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Attah Ameh Oboni – the Nigerian King who Chose Suicide Instead of Bowing to the Queen of England This African King Refused To Bow To Queen Elizabeth...What happens Next was shocking. In the realm of African royalty, where age-old traditions and regal customs hold steadfast, there once lived a king who defied expectations and challenged the norms. This captivating tale takes us to a momentous encounter between an African king, whose name echoed with the weight of his ancestral legacy, and Queen Elizabeth II, the revered monarch of the United Kingdom. It was a meeting that would forever be etched in history, for this African king, undeterred by conventional protocol, dared to stand firm, refusing to bow in deference to her majesty. Embarking on a journey of cultural independence and unyielding pride, this remarkable king forged an indomitable path, leaving an indelible mark on the pages of time. This is the story of Attah Ameh Oboni – the Nigerian King who Chose Suicide Instead of Bowing to the Queen of England In the picturesque village of Ugwolawo, nestled near the verdant lands of Kogi State, Nigeria, a destined soul took its first breath in the year 1911. This blessed child, King Attah Ameh Oboni, would emerge as a beacon of hope and a symbol of leadership for his people, the Igala. From an early age, it was evident that he possessed the rare qualities of wisdom, charisma, and a deep connection to his ancestral roots. As the seasons turned and the years unfurled their tapestry, the young Attah Ameh Oboni gradually emerged as the heir apparent to the illustrious Ata throne. The weight of responsibility settled upon his shoulders, but he bore it with grace, dedicating himself to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Guided by the wisdom passed down through generations, he honed his intellect, imbibing the teachings of his forefathers, and imprinted their profound wisdom upon his very being. Under King Attah Ameh Oboni's reign, the Igala kingdom experienced a period of remarkable progress and prosperity. Fueled by his visionary leadership, the land witnessed an unprecedented economic boom, breathing life into its markets and instilling a renewed sense of hope within the hearts of its inhabitants. The king's unwavering dedication to his people manifested through various initiatives, one of which was the expansion of native schools. Recognizing the importance of education in empowering future generations, he invested in the growth and development of educational institutions, nurturing young minds and opening doors to a brighter future
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VOA Sonko Calls for Challenge to Sall Seeking Third Term 03 July 2023 10:16 Agence France-Presse FILE: Then-presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko gives a speech during a campaign rally in Pikine, outside Dakar, Senegal on Feb 21, 2019. FILE: Then-presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko gives a speech during a campaign rally in Pikine, outside Dakar, Senegal on Feb 21, 2019. See comments DAKAR — Popular Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko called on the public to "come out en masse" on the eve of a speech in which President Macky Sall is expected to announce on Monday whether he will seek a controversial third term. "We must come out to confront the Macky Sall regime and say that it is not up to him to choose the candidates that will face each other in the next presidential election," Sonko said on social media Sunday night. If the president announces his candidacy for a third mandate, he added, "I believe it's incumbent on all the Senegalese people to stand up, to face him." "If we have to put up a fight, it must be definitive... The days and weeks to come will be crucial," he added. Sonko was sentenced in early June to two years in prison for "corrupting" a young woman, sparking protests that left at least 16 people dead. The conviction makes him ineligible to stand in next year's presidential elections. Sonko has claimed that the court case was engineered to prevent him from running, a charge authorities deny. He has been blocked in by the authorities at his home - or "illegally held," according to him - since May 28. Sall, meanwhile, is expected to announce whether he will seek another mandate at 8:00 pm on Monday after holding the country in suspense over his intentions for months. Sall was first elected in 2012 and again in 2019, with the constitution stipulating that a president cannot serve more than two terms. His supporters, however, present him as their candidate for 2024 and argue that a constitutional revision in 2016 reset the counter to zero. Sonko said on Sunday that if he was arrested and not released within two hours, "I call on all the Senegalese people to stand up as one and come out en masse and this time put an end to this criminal regime." If the president announces his candidacy for a third mandate, he added, "I believe it's incumbent on all the Senegalese people to stand up, to face him." "If we have to put up a fight, it must be definitive... The days and weeks to come will be crucial," he added. He went on to urge the public to mobilise to demand the release of political prisoners and bring an end as soon as possible to his "administrative detention." Sonko also claimed a recent "national dialogue" initiated by Sall that restored the political trajectories of two other previously sidelined opposition figures was merely a "deal" aimed at further denying him a path to the presidency. While remaining vague about his intentions, Sall has argued that it would not be unconstitutional for him to run again, and that his decision to do so would be "free and sovereign." On Saturday, he attended a gathering of local officeholders who presented him with a petition of support. "My battle and my greatest pride is truly leading to victory and pursuing our economic policies to the benefit of our population," Sall said, adding that Senegal's path to becoming an emerging economy by 2035 had already been "marked out
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Nyah Keith Burning Spear Lyrics Jump to: Overall Meaning | Line by Line Meaning Away zion i away Away can treat you right High high high high Who is higher than I Away zion high away Away can treat you right High high high high Who is higher than I High high high high Who is higher than I High mount zion Mount zion high High high mount zion Jah rastafarian High high high high Who is higher than I Away zion high away Away can treat u right High high high high Who is high than I Overall Meaning The lyrics of Burning Spear's song "Nyah Keith" are rooted in Rastafarianism and are an ode to the highness of Mount Zion, the spiritual home of Rastafarians. The repeated phrase "Who is higher than I" is a rhetorical question that underscores the faith and belief in the divine powers of the almighty Jah, who is considered above all else. The song's lyrics also speak of the rejection of Babylon, the corrupt and oppressive system that is seen as a manifestation of evil in Rastafarian philosophy. The phrase "Away can treat you right" implies that Rastafarianism is a path that leads to righteousness and salvation, while Babylon leads to despair and ruin. The song's upbeat and repetitive rhythm also reflects the joy and celebration of Rastafarianism, a religion that emphasizes the importance of music and dance as forms of spiritual communication and liberation. Line by Line Meaning Away zion i away Leave, oh Zion, go away Away can treat you right You can be treated well by departing High high high high Incredibly elevated Who is higher than I Who is superior to me Away zion high away Depart from Mount Zion High mount zion Elevated Mount Zion Mount zion high Very elevated Mount Zion High high mount zion Extremely elevated Mount Zion Jah rastafarian God of Rastafarianism Who is higher than I Who is superior to me Away zion high away Depart from Mount Zion Away can treat u right You can be treated well by departing High high high high Incredibly elevated Who is high than I Who is superior to me Writer(s): RODNEY WINSTON GODFREY Contributed by Caden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below
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Families of victims of violence in Senegal demand justice Funeral of one of the victims of Senegal's street protests - Copyright © africanews JOHN WESSELS/AFP or licensors By Africanews Last updated: 14 hours ago SENEGAL The family of one of the victims of the protests earlier this month in Senegal wants justice. Their son, Kadhim Ba, was killed on the same day political opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted of “corrupting youth” and given a two-year prison sentence. “I went to the dispensary (hospital) and found him on a stretcher. I arrived there; he was covered with a sheet. When I entered the room I lifted the sheet and I told him 'Khadim', his name. He didn't reply. Then I felt something, I started to cry. Then they rolled up the sheet and I saw a bullet hole in his chest. That's when I knew my son was gone. I was so moved, I cried a lot, really”, recounted Ibrahima Ba, father of Khadim Ba who was killed during the protests. Several people were reported shot with live ammunition by men wearing civilian clothes who appeared to be fighting alongside the police, according to protesters and rights groups. Seynabou Diop, mother of Khadim Ba, demands action from the authorities. "Find the person who killed him (her son, Ed.) and bring him to justice, is the only thing I want. They killed a person they don't know. By Allah, they don't know who they killed! The person who did this must be brought to justice. It is God's will (to take the life of Khadim, Ed.) but justice must be done", said the grieving mother. According to Human Rights group, Amnesty International, the death toll is double compared to similar protests in 2021. “The death toll has quite doubled compared to 2021 because of the response of the police and the authorities that not only responded violently with the police and the gendarmerie, but allowed private citizens to get involved in the repression", denounced Seydi Gassama, Executive Director of Amnesty International Senegal. Violence flared during pro-Sonko demonstrations last month and this month. Participants destroyed shops, gas stations, cars and buses lining the streets barricading roads and lighting tires on fire.
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Why are mosques being demolished in Ethiopia? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed. Why are mosques being demolished in Ethiopia? | Al Jazeera Newsfeed Al Jazeera English 1,3 k J'aime 105 163 vues 6 juin 2023 #Aljazeeraenglish #News Several mosques have been destroyed on the outskirts of Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa in recent months, sparking anger among worshippers and leading to deadly protests
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Senegalese Turn to Washington for Crisis Intervention 05 June 2023 11:37 Abdourahmane Dia Dozens of Senegalese Sunday gathered at the U.S. White House under a gathering titled “Peace and Justice in Senegal,” where they called on Washington’s lawmakers to intervene on a worsening crisis in their nation, triggered by the recent two-year prison sentence given to opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. For more, VOA’s Abdourahmane Dia was in attendance of the protest where he spoke to protestors. VOA
The government of Senegal has ordered closure of the Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar in the aftermath of a deadly violence after clashes between police and supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, left nine people dead. The Senegalese authorities also issued a blanket ban on the use of several social media platforms, the Associated Press reports Friday. “When I came to the university I saw the damage and I learned that people were leaving with their luggage. I came to pick up my baggage. It’s not at all the country we wanted to see,” said 22-year old student Khadim Faye. VOA
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Senegal Government Cuts Mobile Internet Access Amid Deadly Rioting June 04, 2023 12:40 PM Reuters FILE - Senegalese Gendarmerie block a road after protests burned tires and blocked roads in Dakar, June 3, 2023. FILE - Senegalese Gendarmerie block a road after protests burned tires and blocked roads in Dakar, June 3, 2023. DAKAR — Senegal's government has cut access to mobile internet services in certain areas because of deadly rioting in which "hateful and subversive" messages have been posted online, it said in a statement on Sunday. The West African country has been rocked by three days of violent protests in which 16 people have died, one of its deadliest bouts of civil unrest in decades. Last week, the government limited access to certain messaging platforms, but many were able to bypass the outage with the use of virtual private networks that mask the location of the user. It extended the outage on Sunday to include all data on mobile internet devices in certain areas and at certain times, the statement said. It did not specify which areas were impacted or at what times, but five Reuters reporters across Dakar were unable to access the Internet without a wifi connection on Sunday afternoon, a time of day when protests have generally started to gather steam. "Because of the spread of hateful and subversive messages ... mobile Internet is temporarily suspended at certain hours of the day," the statement said. Policemen and gendarmes are seen at the entrance to the Dakar courthouse, Senegal, June 1, 2023. A court sentenced opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years in prison. SEE ALSO: Senegal Opposition Leader Sentenced to Two Years in Prison The catalyst for the unrest was the sentencing on Thursday of popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in a two-year-old rape case. His supporters say the prosecution was politically motivated and he has denied any wrongdoing. On Thursday, he was acquitted of rape but found guilty in absentia of corrupting a minor and sentenced to two years in prison. That sentence could prevent him from running in the February presidential election and protesters have heeded his call to challenge the authorities. Protesters have also been angered by President Macky Sall's refusal to rule out running for a third term. Senegal has a two-term presidential limit. 16x9 Image Reuters
The false ranges of the police pierre Dieme by pierre Dieme 6 June 2023 - 09:40 Y en a Marre calls on the Senegalese police to "enlighten the people on the shocking images" During the press conference of the National Police, everything was said. But what we remember from the exchanges between the police officers and the journalists is the presence of foreign occult forces among the demonstrators and the absence of thugs alongside the defense forces. The novelty during this face-to-face was the projection of images. But now, to borrow from the police the old adage that no crime is perfect, the police machine has jammed. Indeed, during this press conference, the hosts showed bad videos featuring plainclothes police instead of showing videos of vandals. They thus made these plainclothes policemen pass for “occult forces”. This while all the videos showing the plainclothes police accompanied by their colleagues in uniform have been circulating for days on the net. The other anomaly was to present an image that a minister had posted… on March 23 on his twitter account to present people who had tried to burn down his house but whom the police presented as the perpetrators of the June 02 rampages! Find the mistake…. Now, if there are no thugs in the pay of power, we would like the Police to tell us who were the awkward people in Pick-Up vehicles who were driving around the capital and who were leaving at the party headquarters in power. The same vehicles at the scene of the crime during the passage from Sonko to Kolda and one of which had crushed the head of a demonstrator the day of the first summons of the same Sonko before the Tribunal. What if our Police get their hands on these mysterious white pick-up vehicles carrying power thugs
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Senegal: "cutting off the Internet means losing nearly 5 billion FCFA per day (specialist) pierre Dieme by pierre Dieme 5 June 2023 - 09:41 Senegal: "cutting the Internet means losing nearly 5 billion FCFA per day ( specialist) The State of Senegal has decided "in all sovereignty" to temporarily suspend the use of certain digital applications through which "calls to violence and hatred" are made. But also mobile data internet on certain time slots. This decision causes the loss of more than 5 billion FCFA per day. "Cutting the Internet means losing nearly 5 billion CFA francs / day, in addition to the disastrous consequences on the economy, health, and daily activities", posted Basile Niane, journalist and ICT specialist. The leader of Pastef (opposition) Ousmane Sonko was sentenced on Thursday by the criminal chamber of the tribunal de grande instance of Dakar to 2 years in prison for youth corruption. Mr. Sonko was acquitted of the acts of rape and death threats for which a complaint was served to him by Adji Sarr, a young masseuse in Dakar. This verdict, contested by its activists, plunged the country into chaos. Violent demonstrations erupted in Dakar and in several regions of the country. State property ransacked, shops looted and vehicles burned. 16 people were killed and more than 500 people arrested, according to the Police. On Sunday, the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy increased measures to restore public order. In a press release, he informs that due to the dissemination of "hateful and subversive" messages in a context of disturbance of public order in certain localities of the national territory, the Internet of mobile data is temporarily suspended on certain time slots. . Salif SAKHANOKHO
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Council of Ministers of May 24, 2023 The Council of Ministers was held this Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Palace of the Republic, under the chairmanship of the Head of State, His Excellency, Mr. Macky SALL. At the beginning of his communication, the President of the Republic sent his warm congratulations to the lion cubs of U17 Football, African champions, and to their management, after the brilliant victory of Senegal in the final of the African Cup. nations in the category, which took place in Algeria. The Head of State also congratulated the Prime Minister and Minister of Sports, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), club leaders, coaches and sports educators, for the remarkable work accomplished in order to position national football at the summit of African Football, with five (5) continental titles obtained in less than two years. The President of the Republic reiterated his directives for increasing State support for the development of local football in all its components. Addressing the celebration of the feast of Pentecost, the Head of State took the opportunity of this Council to offer his warm congratulations to the Christian community and ask the Government to ensure, with the organizers, the smooth running of the Pilgrimage. Marian of Popenguine. Returning to the National Dialogue, the Head of State reminded the Government of its permanent commitment, since 2012, to consolidate dialogue with all the living forces of the Nation, in order to establish peace and social stability within the framework of our resolute march towards an emerging Senegal by 2035. In the spirit of the National Dialogue Day, established in 2016 - and the achievements of the work of the National Dialogue Steering Committee, hampered by the COVID 19 pandemic - the President of the Republic has decided to organize, on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Palace of the Republic, the launch of the dialogue with the representatives of political, economic, social and cultural actors, religious and customary leaders, young people and women, in order to discuss and build lasting consensus on major issues relating to national life and the future of the country. With regard to the strategic control of the development of the oil and gas sector, the President of the Republic recalled Senegal's entry, at the end of 2023, into the circle of hydrocarbon producing and exporting countries, with the exploitation phase of our various oil and gas projects (Sangomar, Grand Tortue Ahmeyin (GTA), Yakaar/Teranga, etc.). Therefore, the Head of State indicated to the Government the urgency of taking all appropriate measures to ensure a particular follow-up of this fundamental period in the reconfiguration of the national economy, with regard to the opportunities and challenges reported. To this end, the Head of State recalled the holding of several consultations which took place in 2018 and 2021 to strengthen the national consensus around the inclusive governance of the sector and the management of revenue from the exploitation of resources. national hydrocarbons with the validation of two (2) fundamental guiding principles: the imperative of the integral allocation of the funds collected in the State budget; the creation of an Intergenerational Fund entrusted to FONSIS, through an express mandate from the State, in accordance with Law No. 2022-09 of April 19, 2022 relating to the distribution and supervision of the management of revenue from the exploitation of hydrocarbons. The President of the Republic also pointed out the urgency of stabilizing the projects and routes of the Senegal Gas Network (RGS), as well as the draft National Strategy Document for the development of the oil and gas sector. In this regard, the Head of State asked the Minister of Petroleum and Energy to finalize, in conjunction with the Permanent Secretariat of COS - PETROGAZ, the preparation of the next session of the body that he will soon chair, with involvement of all state partners. On the social climate, the management and monitoring of internal affairs, the Head of State returned to the following subjects: the situation in public universities: by asking the Prime Minister and the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, to initiate consultations without delay with the rectors and directors of the CROUS, with a view to accelerating the construction and commissioning of the new academic and social infrastructures programmed. The Head of State also invited the Government to ensure the improvement of the living environment on campuses and social stability in public universities; monitoring the preparatory classes for the Grandes Ecoles project: by asking the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation to initiate a national plan for the development of preparatory classes, taking into account the updating of our training programs, the functional installation of high schools of excellence, the rise of our engineering schools and other preparatory class projects supported by the State through a legally controlled public-private partnership framework . Continuing his communication, the President of the Republic magnified the initiative of Senegal which led to the adoption, by acclamation, on Friday May 20 at the Executive Council of UNESCO, of an important resolution on water, entitled " 9th World Water Forum” in Dakar, presented by the Permanent Delegation of Senegal to UNESCO. The Head of State hailed this major diplomatic success, which confirms Senegal's leadership on issues aimed at guaranteeing access to water and sanitation for all and ensuring sustainable management of water resources (SDGs 6). In terms of cooperation and partnerships, the President of the Republic welcomed the visit of Princess Astrid, leading a very large delegation of Belgian entrepreneurs on an economic mission to Senegal. In his communication, the Prime Minister returned to the monitoring of the coordination of government activity by mentioning: the Interministerial Council on the prevention and management of floods; the Youth, Employment and Mobility Fair; missions abroad by State agents; the session of oral questions in the National Assembly. AS PART OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM MINISTERS, the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Equipment and Food Sovereignty gave an update on rainfall forecasts, preparation for the 2023/2024 agricultural campaign and monitoring of horticultural product exports; the Minister of Water and Sanitation and the Minister in charge of Flood Prevention and Management made a presentation on the process of formulating the Ten-Year Flood Management Program 2023-2032. UNDER LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY TEXTS The Council examined and adopted: the draft decree setting the rules for the organization and operation of the National Agency for Integration and Agricultural Development (ANIDA). WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUAL MEASURES The President of the Republic has taken the following decisions: Mr. Mouhamed Mahmoud DIOP, Principal Civil Administrator of exceptional class, previously Secretary General of the Ministry of the Civil Service and the Renewal of the Public Service, is appointed Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Service and Public Sector Transformation. Mr. Amath SALL, computer engineer, has been appointed Director of Information Systems at the Ministry of Civil Service and Public Sector Transformation, vacant post. Mr. Ibrahima WANE, Financial Expert, previously Financial Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Mines and Geology, has been appointed Technical Secretary in charge of Mines of the National Committee for Monitoring Local Content. Mr. Saloum Ndiaye, Expert in territorial development, is appointed National Coordinator of the National Furniture Project. Release date 2023-05-24
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Obituaries: Death of English Professor Yatma Dieye May 16, 2023 XALIMANEWS. We have just learned of the death of the brilliant English teacher Dean Yatma Dieye, buried in Rufisque. Dean Yatma Dieye was very wise, a very committed intellectual. He ran a blog on xalimasn.com The writing of Xalima pays tribute to a true patriot and offers its condolences to the bereaved family. PID
We speak ! (By Yatma DIEYE) This text was published in 2009 when Mr. Mody Niang was the subject of a summons to the DIC following one of his contributions published in the press of the time. It was during the celebration of the anniversary of the call of a certain party, which had long since become a member of the presidential movement. The case of Commissioner Boubacar SADIO, which occurred these days, gives me the opportunity to castigate once again this umpteenth behavior that violates a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution. We are faced with apprentice dictators who have been advancing blindly for a dozen years now. And yet the Senegalese people have twice had the opportunity to take their destiny into their own hands: the National Assembly on June 1, 2008 and the movement of June 23, 2011, but alas, as they say, the opportunity is dead, these two great appointments have been missed by a handful of power-hungry and ambitious individuals, but they realize at their expense that running a country, as Adama GAYE says, is not a game of child. It's not a matter of "neddo ko banditism" either, but it's about putting all citizens on an equal footing... To come back to our apprentice dictator, I gave an example taken from the film The Ten Commandments adapted from the Holy Bible: the head of the Hebrew overseers, the so-called Dathan, who later passed through the camp of Pharaoh - he is the ancestor of the transhumant people - mocked a supporter of the prophet Moses (PSL) in these terms “Moses only has words, Pharaoh has swords”. But, with God's help, Moses' words triumphed over Pharaoh's swords. We too only have our pens - and they are unbreakable - but they will triumph over all your repressive arsenal gleaned unnecessarily in Turkey... A nice way to thank a people who gave you everything and who expected schools and hospitals from you at least. Yatma DIEYE, Rufisque
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