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 […]
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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 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 […]
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 […]
Senegal’s National Assembly to Grill Sonko as Opposition Ends Boycott
Senegal’s National Assembly is set to receive Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, February 24, for a closely watched question-and-answer session, marking a significant moment […]
Sonko Downplays AFCON Tensions, Reaffirms Strong Senegal–Morocco Relations
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has played down recent tensions between Senegal and Morocco, saying bilateral relations are “stronger than emotion” following heated scenes during […]
Sonko Flags Hidden Debt Risks as Senegal’s Public Liabilities Surge Beyond GDP
Speaking in Passi on Thursday, 01 January 2026, during the closing of a 72-hour cultural and sporting event, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko disclosed that […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Urges Citizens to Endure ‘Two to Three Years’ of Sacrifice for Economic Recovery
Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, on Saturday, November 8, called on citizens to accept “sacrifices” over the next two to three years to help the […]
Senegal’s President Faye Unveils New Cabinet with Key Ministerial Changes
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced over the week-end a new government of 26 ministers and six State secretaries, retaining Ousmane Sonko as Prime […]
Senegal Condemns US Sanctions on ICC Officials, Backs Deputy Prosecutor Niang
Senegal has strongly criticised the United States for imposing sanctions on four International Criminal Court (ICC) officials, including Senegalese Deputy Prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang. In […]