Sonko challenges tax breaks for Senegal cement firms, cites major revenue loss
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, has accused four major cement producers of benefiting from unjustified tax breaks that have allegedly cost the state 418 […]
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UN Receives Macky Sall’s Nomination for Secretary-General
The United Nations has formally acknowledged the candidacy of former Senegalese President Macky Sall for the position of Secretary-General. The confirmation was delivered by the […]
Former President Macky Sall Launches Legal Counteroffensive over “Hidden Debt” Allegations
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has launched a legal counteroffensive following revelations by the country’s Court of Accounts of a “hidden debt” amounting to nearly […]
Senegal Detains Family of Media Mogul Madiambal Diagne in Expanding Fraud Investigation
Senegalese authorities have placed the wife, two sons, and marabout of prominent media tycoon Madiambal Diagne in pre-trial detention as investigations into alleged financial crimes […]
Former Senegalese Minister Sophie Gladima Grilled in COVID-19 Fund Misappropriation Probe
In Senegal, former Minister of Mines Sophie Gladima appeared before the investigative commission of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, 11 June, as part […]
Senegal’s New Government Tightens Noose on Graft as Former Minister Faces Indictment
Senegal’s anti-corruption court has formally indicted on May 26 Amadou Mansour Faye, a former community development minister and brother-in-law of ex-President Macky Sall, for allegedly […]
Senegal to Summon Former President Macky Sall to Court Over Financial Mismanagement
Senegal’s Government announced that former President Macky Sall will be summoned to court following an audit report revealing significant financial irregularities during his time in […]
Senegal Aims for New IMF Programme by June Amid Financial Review
Senegal is optimistic about securing a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by June 2025, following a recent financial review that revealed discrepancies […]
Senegal: President dissolves the National Assembly and plans legislative elections for November 17
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, elected in March on a platform of significant change, announced on Thursday September 12, that he is dissolving the National […]
Faye, Senegal’s President, Names Sonko as Prime Minister, a Trusted Ally
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the newly inaugurated President of Senegal, appointed Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure and his key supporter, as prime minister on Tuesday, […]