"A shameful business": Guy Marius Sagna criticizes the American visa system

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 13, 2026Country: Senegal

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

"A shameful business": Guy Marius Sagna criticizes the American visa system

Guy Marius Sagna denounces a "visa business" after 74% of visa applications from Senegalese to the United States were rejected in 2025. He calls on Senegalese authorities to respond to this system, which he deems unfair and humiliating, suggesting the reimbursement of part of the fees in case of rejection. The deputy also highlights the humiliating treatment experienced by some applicants.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

AGEROUTE: "Two V8s at 80 million for the DG", explosive revelations from the HR Director!

PoliticsBusiness & EconomySenegal

senenews.com•4m ago

AGEROUTE: "Two V8s at 80 million for the DG", explosive revelations from the HR Director!

The Human Resources Director of AGEROUTE, Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Thiam, accuses the General Director Moustapha Fall of using two V8 vehicles, each valued at nearly 80 million FCFA, in violation of decree 2021-05 which abolished official vehicles for general directors. Thiam claims that one of the vehicles is used for personal trips, including transporting the DG's children to school. These accusations arise amid internal tensions within the organization, with no official response from the DG.

Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE

PoliticsUnited States

Al Jazeera Staff•5m ago

Trump taps David Venturella, former private prison executive, to lead ICE

The Trump administration announced that David Venturella, a former executive at the private prison company GEO Group, will become the new acting director of ICE. He will replace Todd Lyons, who is leaving the government on May 31. ICE has played a key role in the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, benefiting private contractors like GEO Group, whose stock price has risen by 55% over the last six months.

Starmer warns against leadership contest

PoliticsUnited Kingdom

bbc.com•5m ago

Starmer warns against leadership contest

Sir Keir Starmer warned his ministers and MPs that a challenge to his leadership could "plunge us into chaos". He presented a "radical" plan to change the country, promising reforms in areas such as health, housing, and immigration. With four ministers resigning and Labour MPs urging him to step down, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be preparing a leadership challenge. Starmer emphasized that a leadership contest would be disastrous for the party.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more