Senegal: UCAD Student Housing Closed After Fatal Clashes as Government Orders Probe
Student accommodation facilities at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar were closed from midday on Tuesday until further notice, following the death of a […]
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Senegal Police Arrest 14 in Child Exploitation Ring Linked to French National
Senegalese authorities announced the arrest of 14 suspects in a criminal network allegedly run by French national Pierre Robert, who sexually exploited children in the […]
Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Services in Senegal
Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, has officially launched operations in Senegal, extending its footprint across the African continent. The company announced the rollout in […]
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 […]
Morocco: Prince Moulay Rachid Receives Members of the National Football Team
Prince Moulay Rachid received members of the Moroccan national football team at the Royal Guests Palace in Rabat, after their play at the Africa Cup […]
Morocco and Senegal Book AFCON 2025 Final Spots with Dramatic Semi-Final Wins
Morocco and Senegal have secured their places in the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final following thrilling semi-final encounters. Hosts Morocco advanced for […]
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 Intervenes in Guinea-Bissau Amidst Post-Coup Political Crisis
A Senegalese delegation arrived in Bissau on Sunday, 21 December, to call for the release of political opponents detained following Guinea-Bissau’s coup on 26 November. […]
Senegal Suspends Extraditions to France Over Lack of Reciprocity
Senegal announced on 11 December 2025 that it has suspended all extradition proceedings to France, citing an imbalance in how the bilateral extradition agreement is […]
IMF Launches Internal Probe into Senegal’s “Hidden Debt” Case to Strengthen Data Integrity Controls
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has initiated an internal investigation into the “hidden debt” affair that has raised serious concerns in Senegal. The institution’s Communications […]