THE BAD BUZZ OF CHEIKH YERIM
Since yesterday morning, the famous journalist Cheikh Yérim Seck has been creating buzz on social networks. And this time, it’s not because of his powerful reflections but because of his private life which is still found on the Web. Refusing to respond directly to the attacks of a certain Ngo La Diva who claims to be his wife, Cheikh Yérim preferred to go through the insulter Adamo to settle accounts with his “ex”, but during the phone call, Yérim was completely unaware that he spoke live in front of thousands of Internet users who religiously listened to his version of the facts. Worse, at the end of the phone call, Yérim told his interlocutor Adamo to keep their conversation secret. Which earned him ridicule on the Internet. An evil never comes alone, Ngo La Diva once again did a live to make public an audio of Cheikh Yérim Seck to drive home it further.
Ngoné Mbengue assures Barth’s interim
After the resignation of Barthélémy Dias was noted by the prefect of Dakar, under article 277 of the electoral code, it is the first deputy mayor, Ngoné Mbengue, who takes over as interim head of the city of Dakar. Member of “Taxawu Dakar”, Ngoné Mbengue made this announcement yesterday during an interview with Radio Futurs Médias (RFM), expressing in passing his desire to continue the projects already started by the son of Jean Paul Dias. “Today, as interim deputy mayor, I will do everything in my power to continue the work. And follow the agenda that the mayor had left, focusing on everything that is a priority for the people of Dakar,” she declared. This announcement further confirms that for years, Dakar town hall has been the preserve of “Taxawu Dakar”. Because, since the Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS) lost it with Pape Diop, beaten by Khalifa Sall, only political leaders belonging to Taxawu have successively occupied the head of Dakar town hall.
Audit of mining companies in Senegal
The state will launch a financial audit of mining companies. This is what emerges from a press release from the Senegal Mines Company (SOMISEN) received yesterday by AS. The audit concerns Sabadola Gold Operation, Petiwal Mining Company (PMC) SA, Sored Mines, Afrigold, MANAGEMBOTO SA, Makabingui Gold Operations (MGO), Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS), Baobab Mining and Chemical Corp. Sa and Société Minière de la Vallée du rivière Senegal. The targeted companies are also Grande Côte Opérations (GCO), Ciments de l’Afrique Cimaf, Dangote Industries Sénégal SA (DANGOTE), Sénégal Mines and Société des Mines de fer du Sénégal Oriental. According to the text, it is with the aim of developing the State’s mining portfolio to increase its revenues in the sector that the structure led by Ngagne Demba Touré decided to launch the financial audit of all the mining companies concerned. According to the text, correspondence was sent to all these companies to ensure the diligent transmission of related documents. At the end of the process, the press release added, the first report assessing the value of the state’s participation in mining operations will be sent to the authorities. This report, the document continues, will be accompanied by strategic recommendations for profitable management of the State’s mining portfolio and responsible governance of mineral resources for the benefit of the sovereign people, in accordance with article 25-1 of the Constitution. The text specifies that the General Management of SOMISEN has begun, since June 2024, an in-depth analysis of the state of shares held by the State in mining companies. For SOMISEN, this operation will be carried out in two phases and began with the exhaustive identification of all the mining companies in which the State holds shares.
Hajj 2025
Pre-registrations for the 2025 edition of the Hajj begin on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. This is reported in a press release from the General Delegation for Pilgrimage to the Holy Places of Islam made public yesterday. According to the document, these pre-registrations are open with the Islamic Bank of Senegal (BIS) throughout the national territory. The text specifies that a provisional payment of four million (4,000,000) CFA francs is required, pending the official publication of the 2025 package.
TER
Passengers who commute between Yeumbeul and Diamniadio had to look for another means of transport yesterday to go about their business. And for good reason, there was a stoppage of TER traffic on this axis due to a fire, reported at Rufisque station. This meant that trains only ran between Dakar and Yeumbeul, in both directions. The resumption of traffic on the entire line was planned for around 2 p.m.
Cosce expresses its concerns about Dakar town hall
The Collective of Civil Society Organizations for Elections (COSCE) extended to other organizations such as NGO 3D, Gradec, Pacte, Réseau Siggil Jigeen, Forum du justiciable or the Senegalese League for Human Rights (LSDH), remains concerned about the current situation at Dakar town hall. In a press release, the organization expressed its concerns and announced that it had received a delegation of municipal councilors from the city of Dakar. The latter reported that they were prohibited from accessing the town hall premises by the defense and security forces, following the dismissal of Barthélémy Dias. However, they affirmed their attachment to the fundamental values of justice, equity and respect for citizens’ rights. Furthermore, the body recalls that such a measure, if confirmed, must be based on legal bases respecting the constitutional rights of citizens.
A second-grade student mowed down by a truck in Passy
A fatal accident took place yesterday on the national road leaving the town of Passy, located in the department of Foundiougne, region of Fatick. Indeed, a student from Passy high school who was riding a bicycle lost his life after being hit by a foreign truck, according to APS. This tragedy has plunged the school community into deep sadness, particularly the students and staff of the high school, who are mourning the loss of one of their classmates.
The Caliph General of the Khadres received by Diomaye Faye
As part of his traditional annual tour, the Caliph General of the Khadres, Cheikhna Cheikh Abdoul Aziz Aïdara Ould Cheikh Ayah Ould Cheikh Talibouya Ould Cheikhna Cheikh Sadbouh Aïdara, was received at the Palace this Wednesday by the President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Accompanied by a large delegation, the Caliph discussed many subjects with the Head of State, including the strengthening of relations between Senegal and Mauritania, the role of the Qadiriyya brotherhood on the international scene as a vector of peace , interreligious dialogue and social cohesion.
Conflict between farmers and breeders in Darou Salam
The Kaolack High Court sentenced, yesterday Thursday, a transhumant shepherd who injured a farmer in his field in Darou Salam, following a clash between shepherds and farmers. He was sentenced to three (3) months in prison with a fine of 500 thousand FCFA francs. Brought before the Kaolack High Court, a shepherd was sentenced to 3 months in prison and a fine of 500 thousand CFA francs. The events took place on December 12, in the village of Keur Serigne Ahmadou, a locality located in the commune of Darou Salam (Niro department). Mr. M. Sall was seriously injured during a clash between farmers and breeders. The results of the confrontation showed two (2) injured including the farmer who was evacuated to the Nioro du rip health center after receiving machete blows. As a reminder, bloody clashes between breeders and farmers are very frequent in this area, causing several injuries. The authorities are arrested.
Art Criticism Prize
Initially scheduled for December 20, the closing date for the call for applications for the Iba Ndiaye Djadji Art Criticism Prize has been extended until Monday December 30, 2024. According to members of the Senegalese Criticism Association d’art (ASCA), the Iba Ndiaye Djadji prize for art criticism was launched to reward the best press article relating to an artistic achievement In or Off linked to 15th edition of the Dakar Contemporary African Art Biennial (Dak’art), closed on December 7. For them, the ambition of this prize is to contribute to promoting the work of art criticism in Senegal. It should be remembered that the criteria selected for this call for applications open to all nationalities are “the quality of the writing, the originality of the analysis, the relevance of the arguments and the clarity of thought”. Candidates must be aged 35 or less on December 31, 2024, specify the initiators.
