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New Court to Try Former Chadian Leader (August 29, 2012) by Constance Johnson

On August 22, 2012, the African Union and Senegal concluded an agreement on a special tribunal to try Hissène Habré, the ...

Topic: Courts
Jurisdiction: Senegal

Court Permits Candidacy for Third Presidential Term (February 03, 2012) by Constance Johnson

On January 30, 2012, Senegal's Constitutional Court, the Conseil Constitutionel, determined that the current leader of the country, President Abdoulaye Wade, ...

Topic: Elections
Jurisdiction: Senegal

Activist Sentenced to Two Years in Jail (October 26, 2011) by Constance Johnson

On October 20, 2011, a court in Senegal sentenced Malick Noel Seck to two years of imprisonment following his conviction for ...

Topic: Freedom of speech
Jurisdiction: Senegal

Extradition of Terror Suspects Approved by Court (August 05, 2010) by Constance Johnson

On July 29, 2010, an appeals court in Senegal approved the extradition to their home country of three men from Morocco ...

Topic: Extradition
Jurisdiction: Senegal

Adoption of Gender Parity Law (June 07, 2010) by Nicole Atwill

The Senegalese Parliament recently adopted a new law requiring all political parties to introduce absolute gender parity in electoral lists for ...

Topic: Women
Jurisdiction: Senegal

Radio Stations Suspended (March 27, 2009) by Constance Johnson

According to the press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders, on March 14, 2009, Senegal suspended the operations of three radio stations ...

Topic: Freedom of the press
Jurisdiction: Senegal

Fishery Agreement Signed (April 02, 2008) by Constance Johnson

Mauritania and Senegal signed a one-year fishery agreement, under which 300 permits will be issued to Senegalese fishermen working in Mauritanian ...

Topic: Commerce and industry
Jurisdiction: Mauritania / Senegal

Penalties Increased for Drug Crimes (February 02, 2008) by Constance Johnson

Under a new law adopted by Senegal's legislature, the punishment for drug trafficking will be increased to 10 to 20 years ...

Topic: Narcotics and drug abuse
Jurisdiction: Senegal

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Last updated: August 29, 2012