UK calls for Senegal elections certainty, amid civil unrest
“We are concerned about the uncertainty created by postponing the Presidential elections,” the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said.
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Petrosen pushes for Senegal refinery investment despite opposition
A minority shareholder in Senegal’s refinery has compared its treatment to that of a sacrificial lamb, amidst protests on a recapitalisation.
Africa needs gas to prosper, despite COP26 declarations
Perspective is everything. For climate activists, the recent pledge that more than 20 countries and financial institutions made to stop public financing for overseas fossil fuel projects was seen as a promising first step toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, one of the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Protests ignite in Senegal
Protests continued in Senegal on March 8 as a leading opposition politician faced charges of sexual assault.
Woodside defiant on Sangomar schedule
Woodside Petroleum has denied that first oil from the Sangomar field will be delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lekela sees lift off in Senegal, Egypt
Lekela has launched a 158.7 MW wind farm in Senegal and broken ground in Egypt at a 250 MW wind plant.
Pompeo talks energy and corruption in Africa
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wrapped up a trip to three African states this week, where he noted the importance of deepening trade ties and the struggle against corruption.
Senegal licence round goes live
Petrosen has officially launched its first offshore licence round, at a conference in Senegal, covering 12 blocks.