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 […]
Senegal’s Faye to meet IMF chief over economic reforms, debt challenges
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva this week for talks on the country’s economic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]