Senegal records eight deaths among 57 confirmed diphtheria cases
Senegal has confirmed 57 cases of diphtheria, including eight deaths, since the country detected its first case on 1 August, the Ministry of Health and […]
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Senegal PM Defends IMF Talks as Lawmakers Challenge Debt Restructuring Plan
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô has defended plans to renegotiate the country’s debt and pursue an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), […]
Senegalese Firms Face Financing and Standards Hurdles Despite China’s Zero-Tariff Policy
China’s zero-tariff policy is creating new opportunities for Senegalese exporters, but businesses continue to face financing, production, certification and market-access challenges. Former Senegalese Economy Minister […]
Senegal MPs debate constitutional amendment to expand asset declaration requirement
Senegal’s Parliament is preparing to vote on a constitutional amendment that would formally extend the asset declaration requirement to the Prime Minister and Speaker of […]
Senegal begins ECOWAS-backed role to support Guinea-Bissau’s political transition
Senegal has started its role as facilitator of Guinea-Bissau’s political transition after being appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Senegalese Foreign […]
Senegal jails three pro-Pastef commentators over remarks allegedly targeting President
A Dakar court on Wednesday, August 5, sentenced to prison terms three columnists linked to Senegal’s Pastef party for allegedly insulting the Head of State […]
AfDB approves $35.4m to strengthen Senegal’s public finance management
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a financing Worth 20 billion CFA francs (US$35.4 million) to support Senegal’s public finance management as the country […]
Senegal Grand Magal Road Death Toll Rises to 21 Since July 28
Road accidents linked to Senegal’s Grand Magal pilgrimage have claimed 21 lives since the National Fire Brigade launched its emergency operation on July 28, up […]
Senegal pledges support for Mali amid security crisis, avoids ECOWAS reference
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has pledged his country’s support for Mali in tackling terrorism and regional security challenges during a brief visit to Bamako […]
Senegal: President Faye Launches New Party After Split with his ex-PM Sonko
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, Kiiraay, following his split with former ally and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, whose Pastef […]