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 […]
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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 […]
Senegal’s ruling Pastef party hit by resignations ahead of President’s new party launch
Several senior officials of Senegal’s ruling African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party have resigned to join the political camp of […]
ECOWAS Approves $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project
West African leaders have formally approved the US$25 billion Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, paving the way for one of Africa’s largest energy infrastructure projects aimed […]
Senegal’s President Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) during the 69th ECOWAS Summit of Heads […]
Macky Sall to Return to Senegal Seeking Support for UN Secretary-General Bid
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to return to Dakar on 17 July 2026 for his first visit since leaving office three years ago, […]
Senegal women protest rising femicide cases, demand stronger Government action
Women and girls in Dakar, Senegal, staged a protest on Sunday, July 12, demanding urgent Government action to address rising cases of femicide following a […]
Senegal Court rejects constitutional reform bill, handing setback to Sonko’s party
Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Thursday, July 9, rejected a bill passed by the National Assembly seeking to overhaul the balance of power between the executive […]