African leaders have been called upon to institute and implement pragmatic programmes that will positively reflect in the lives of their citizens. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who made the call, said although he was not against the International Monetary Fund, he believed African countries could have programmes that would address the needs of their … Read more
Khalifa Sall was arrested along with five members of his staff The mayor of Senegal’s capital, Dakar, has been placed in custody for allegedly embezzling public money. An investigating $2.9m (£2.3m) in missing city funds has charged Khalifa Sall with fraud, criminal conspiracy and money laundering. He denies any wrongdoing and says his arrest is … Read more
The embattled mayor of Senegal’s capital Dakar will face questioning Monday in connection with public funds worth $2.85 million (2.7 million euros) allegedly embezzled by his office, he said while rejecting the allegations. Khalifa Sall, who has run the city since 2009, held a press conference Sunday to defend himself against claims made by prosecutors … Read more