Tag: Senegal
Dozens feared dead after boat from Senegal to Europe capsizes | Al Jazeera Newsfeed
Around 60 people are feared dead after a boat trying to reach Europe from Senegal capsized. Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb is in the village where the boat set off. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
Two killed in Senegal in protests over arrest of opposition figure Sonko
Two people have been killed in Senegal in protests sparked by the arrest of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko, according to the country’s interior ministry. Two “lifeless male bodies” were discovered in the southern city of Ziguinchor, where 2024 presidential hopeful Sonko is mayor, the ministry said in a statement on Monday. The ministry called on the public to stay calm and said it was taking…
Breaking News Alert: ICC Warrant Casts Shadow on Vladimir Putin’s Future
Discover the astonishing story of a Putin look-alike who attended official events, including the SPIEF, in place of the Russian president. Despite some differences, the doppelgänger’s performances were well-received, raising questions about Putin’s absence. Learn about the double’s role, Putin’s derogatory remarks, and his limited participation in key events. Stay updated on this intriguing development in Russian politics.
Japanese wrestler moves to Senegal to master ancient martial art and fulfil pledge
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more stories on wrestling: https://sc.mp/b79l Japanese wrestler Shogo Uozumi moved to Senegal to try his hand at the western African nation’s style of wrestling. Laamb combines physical combat with some acrobatics. Uozumi also relocated to Senegal to fulfil a promise to a fellow wrestler from Senegal to promote the sport together in his friend’s home…
Remarks by President Biden and President Sall of the Republic of Senegal at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Dinner
East Room 7:16 P.M. EST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Good evening. Hello, hello. Good evening, everyone. My name is Joe Biden. I am Jill Biden’s husband. And welcome. All of you, welcome to the White House. And, you know, we saw — as you saw coming in, we’ve decorated the holidays around a theme, which every year the President picks a theme or the First Lady picks…
Politician slaps a woman MP in Senegal parliament, sparking brawl
In Senegal, gender-based violence is in the spotlight after a recent brawl in parliament in which a female member of Parliament was slapped and kicked by another politician. The fight broke out while a global activism campaign to end violence against women was underway. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Hark has more from Dakar, Senegal. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us…