Senegal: Five Former Ministers Accused of Misappropriating Covid-19 Funds
Five former ministers from the regime of ex-President Macky Sall may face prosecution before Senegal’s High Court for the alleged embezzlement of public funds, according […]
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Morocco, Egypt Move Closer to World Cup Qualification, While South Africa Face Points Deduction
Egypt, and Morocco all strengthened their positions in the race for 2026 World Cup qualification with home victories on Tuesday March 25, but South Africa […]
IMF Delays Talks on New Senegal Program Over Economic Data Misreporting
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that discussions on a new economic program for Senegal would be postponed until the Government addresses issues of misreported […]
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 takes control of first two French military bases amid shifting alliances in West Africa
France on Friday (7 March) initiated the handover of two military bases in Dakar, marking the first step in its planned withdrawal of forces from […]
BBC Seeks Next Rising Star of African Journalism for Komla Dumor Award in Its 10th Year
The BBC is inviting journalists from across Africa to apply for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award, now marking its 10th anniversary. This prestigious award […]
Historic peace agreement ends four-Decade separatist conflict in Senegal
Senegal has reached a landmark peace agreement with the Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance (MFDC), concluding one of Africa’s longest-running separatist conflicts after four […]
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 […]
France to Withdraw Troops from Senegal by 2025 as Ties with Former Colonies Erode
France and Senegal have reached an agreement for the full withdrawal of French troops stationed in Senegal by the end of 2025. The two countries […]
Senegal Launches English Teaching in Schools Alongside French
In a new educational initiative, five-year-old pupils in a kindergarten near central Dakar have begun learning English, alongside French, the country’s official language. Teacher Absa […]