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40 dead, many injured in Senegal bus crash, says Macky Sall

Senegal bus crash

At least 40 people killed in bus accident in Gniby, says President Macky Sall. State broadcaster: Two buses collided with one another. Three days of national mourning for victims to begin on January 9. The president of Senegal reported that a bus catastrophe in the country’s center resulted in at least 40 fatalities and numerous … Read more

Two dead in Senegal clashes amid pre-poll tensions

Senegal

Two people killed in clashes between youths and police in Senegal’s capital, Dakar.  Police action came after Sonko called for protests during a period of high political tension.  Violence in Dakar left one person dead when a projectile set fire to a depot. Two people were killed in clashes between youths and police in Dakar, … Read more

Senegal police surround opposition chief’s home over protest call

opposition leader Ousmane Sonko

Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko called for protests on Friday. Roads leading to his home were closed off by police in anti-riot gear. Sonko angry over decision to bar list of candidates for legislative elections. Senegalese police restricted entry to opposition leader residence of Ousmane Sonko after he called for protests on Friday, during a … Read more

German chancellor Olaf Scholz, visits Senegal

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DAKAR: Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, visited Dakar, Senegal’s capital, on Sunday, as part of an Africa tour that will also take him to Niger and South Africa. After a joint news conference with Senegalese President Macky Sall at the Palace of the Republic of Senegal, Scholz travelled to Diass (southeast) for the commissioning of … Read more

Support for Africa’s vaccine production

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WASHINGTON: The start of a new year is often a time to reflect and reassess. As the pandemic stretches into its third year, apprehension over the health crisis and the associated economic uncertainties is proving hard to shake. So, for anyone hoping to restore their sense of optimism, I have a simple recommendation:  Consider Africa … Read more

How a woman became a hotel owner by cleaning the washroom?

A lady, Souadou Niang, who started out in life as a toilet cleaner is now the owner of a five-star hotel that has 60 people working for her.

Hard work always comes in the form of success which one cannot even imagine on one’s own. The story of an African woman is a true inspiration who cleaned hotel bathrooms. But today she is the sole owner of a large international 5-star hotel.

This is the story of Souadou Niang, who was born in Dakar, an African city, was abandoned by her parents when she was 18 years old, then moved to New York, where she went to read to raise money for it. It was difficult when she was passing in front of a nearby hotel that the place was very calm and satisfied to see her, she dropped her CV there and said if there is a job, let me know, at this time The luxury hotel needed only one woman to clean the bathroom, says Souadou Niang.

“I gladly accepted the job, worked hard, and studied hotel management. For 10 years I worked there as a wash lady and then I returned to my country, Africa. I was heartbroken to see the situation, but I liked one place, I talked to different people, tried to make money, and try to build a high-quality hotel, and then I succeeded in my mission, the hotel I built is an international style hotel in Africa. Has built a 5-star hotel, today I have 60 employees who are working on the cleanliness of this hotel and other matters. ”

According to Souadou Niang, “There is nothing wrong with working hard, being alone, never giving up, the passion and enthusiasm to always move forward have brought me to the point where today I am the owner of my own hotel.”

There was a wash lady and she used to wash the bathrooms of the rooms. While cleaning the filth of the people, I opened my multi-crore hotel today.

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