Senegal’s power cuts linked to fuel costs, state debt and technical failures
Power outages have affected Dakar and other parts of Senegal since the beginning of September 2026, as the national electricity company, Senelec, struggles with rising […]
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Senegal pushes for IMF approval of $2.2bn loan as Faye meets Georgieva
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has stepped up efforts to secure final approval for a $2.2 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme as his Government […]
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of Africa’s first Olympic event
The Olympic flame arrived in Dakar, Senegal, over the week-end, marking another milestone ahead of the continent’s first Olympic sporting event, the Dakar 2026 Youth […]
Macky Sall to Return to Senegal Seeking Support for UN Secretary-General Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to return to Dakar on 17 July 2026 for his first visit since leaving office three years ago, […]
Senegal women protest rising femicide cases, demand stronger Government action
Women and girls in Dakar, Senegal, staged a protest on Sunday, July 12, demanding urgent Government action to address rising cases of femicide following a […]
Guinea-Bissau confirms first mpox case, steps up nationwide surveillance
Guinea-Bissau has confirmed over the week-end its first case of mpox, prompting health authorities to activate the country’s national response measures and intensify disease surveillance. […]
Macky Sall Meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris Amid UN Secretary-General Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday, June 2, in a meeting centred on […]
Economists Meet in Senegal to Explore Alternatives to IMF Debt Policies
Economists and financial experts from Africa and Asia gathered in Dakar on Monday, May 11, to discuss alternative solutions to Senegal’s worsening debt crisis ahead […]
Senegal Electoral Code Reform Sparks Coalition Split Over Eligibility and Legal Concerns
Senegal’s National Assembly is set to examine on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, a controversial bill to reform the Electoral Code, triggering divisions within the political […]
Sonko Pledges Security Overhaul and Reforms at UCAD After Feb. 9 Student Death
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday assured lawmakers in Dakar that security would be reinforced at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), following violent protests […]