Hello and welcome to Senego’s morning show this Monday, December 16, 2024. It is with renewed pleasure that we present to you the most debated articles on our site during the night.
Let’s start first with an international meeting held in Rome. The jury of the Sheikh Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity met to deliberate on this prestigious distinction, promoting peace and global solidarity. Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, accompanied by members of the jury, had the honor of being received in audience by Pope Francis on December 14. According to Macky Sall, this interview made it possible to salute “the renewed commitment of the Holy Father for a world of peace, justice, solidarity and sharing”. For more details, see the full article here: Pope Francis receives Macky Sall and the Sheikh Zayed Prize jury.
Second in our morning, we look at the 13th edition of “Show of the Year”, an event which marked the year with its ability to bring together an impressive array of personalities from the Senegalese administration. Chaired by Fadilou Keita and Ngagne Demba Toure, among others, this event was a true celebration of universal values. The spectators, dressed in hardcore outfits, expressed their unconditional support for Nit Dof, strengthening the bonds between artists and national leaders. More information can be found here: Show of the Year brings together leaders and stars.
Finally, let’s address a historic decision adopted at the ECOWAS summit in Abuja: the creation of a special court to judge crimes committed under the regime of former Gambian dictator Yahya Jammeh. This court aims to provide justice to victims of abuse between 1994 and 2017. The Gambian government has described this decision as a “historic step”, potentially allowing victims of past atrocities to obtain reparation and justice. To learn more, read the article here: ECOWAS approves tribunal for Jammeh.
- Ban on “Feug Diay”: Traders are protesting against the contested decision of the Minister of Commerce. Read the article
- Electoral Code: A detailed analysis of the unsuitability of current electoral provisions. Read the article
- Revocation of Barthélémy Dias: Tensions around the decision of the prefect of Dakar exposed by Me Moussa Bocar Thiam. Read the article
- Accident in Yoff Tonghor: A truck driver arrested after destroying the footbridge, a judicial investigation underway. Read the article
- Open letter on the dismissal of Barthélémy Dias: Bassirou Samb questions the President on a contested decision. Read the article
- Dissolution of the CESE and HCCT: Ismaila Madior Fall discusses the implications of the disappearance of these institutions. Read the article
- Racky’s birthday: Jet-setter Esther Ndiaye celebrates with panache and shares her happiness on the networks. Read the article
