Stories tagged “Senegal.”
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Senegal-Mali: Transporters want to improve fluidity on the Dakar-Bamako axis
Transporters between Senegal and Mali are seeking solutions to severe congestion on the southern Dakar-Bamako corridor, which has become saturated due to a security-induced shift in traffic from the northern route.
Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices due to the sharp rise in global oil costs. Super petrol now costs 990 CFA francs a litre, up by 70 francs, while diesel has risen to 755 CFA francs, an increase of 75 francs.
Senegal: Asset Transparency Requirement Extended to President and Prime Minister?
Senegal's National Assembly is debating a bill to extend asset declaration requirements to the President, Prime Minister, and President of the National Assembly, a move facing internal reservations despite its anti-corruption aims.
Solar eclipse 2026: Africa witnesses partial eclipse
A partial solar eclipse was visible across Africa on Wednesday, with the phenomenon most pronounced in Tunisia. The eclipse was also visible from Dakar and several regions of Senegal.
Airbus Engineer Returns to Senegal to Develop Electric Pirogues
Raymond Sarr, an ex-Airbus engineer, returned to Senegal to found Jokosun Energies, a company converting traditional pirogue engines to electric systems. This initiative aims to provide silent, economical, and environmentally friendly alternatives for fishermen in regions…
A Senegalese delegation, led by Foreign Minister Cheikh Niang, visited Guinea-Bissau on August 6 to present a new ECOWAS-backed mediation plan. It aims to restore constitutional order and guide elections after the recent coup.
Visit of Diomaye Faye to Mali: 'Trust must be restored between ECOWAS and AES'
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visits Mali as the new ECOWAS chair, aiming to restore confidence between the regional bloc and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). He may also mediate in Mali's ongoing civil war.
Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched his own political party, Kiray or Republican Patriots, formalizing a growing rift with his former ally and current Pastef party leader, Ousmane Sonko. This move sets the stage for a potential political showdown betwee…
Senegal: President Diomaye Faye presents his new party, "Kiiraay: the Republican Patriots"
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched his new political party, "Kiiraay: the Republican Patriots," signaling a formal break from his former ally Ousmane Sonko's Pastef party.
Senegal president launches new party, finalising rupture with PM
Senegal's president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has launched a new party called Kiiraay, following his falling out with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko. The new party aims to promote 'republic, ethics, transparency, fraternity and work'.
Senegal: Top Cadres of Ruling Party Pastef Quit to Join President's Camp
Top cadres of Senegal's ruling party Pastef have quit to join President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's camp, amid a political crisis. The move comes ahead of a crucial meeting on July 25, where the President will unveil his new party.
Youth Olympic Games at D-100: "An entire society is mobilizing behind Dakar 2026," according to the IOC
Dakar, Senegal, is 100 days away from hosting the Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the first Olympic event on African soil, with the IOC expressing enthusiasm for the preparations and societal mobilization.
Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General
Senegal has officially endorsed former President Macky Sall's bid for United Nations Secretary-General, marking a significant policy shift despite past political tensions with the current administration.
“Women of my generation have fewer rights in Senegal than those of previous generations,” confides novelist Sokhna Ndao
Senegalese novelist Sokhna Ndao discusses her new novel "Catharsis," which highlights the pervasive physical and psychological violence against women in Senegal, arguing that women of her generation face more challenges than previous ones due to a patriarchal society and …
Gnaoua Festival: Cheikh Ndoye, an exceptional diplomatic bassist
Senegalese bassist Cheikh Ndoye, son of a diplomat, was featured at the 27th Gnaoua festival in Essaouira, Morocco, where he showcased his unique "bass n'goni" and fusion music. His global upbringing and deep Senegalese roots shape his classical yet innovative musical style.
Senegal: Faye, ex-president Macky Sall hold high-stakes meeting
Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall held a meeting in Dakar with his successor, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, amid controversy over Sall's visit and his candidacy for the UN secretary-general position.
Senegal: In Dakar, Macky Sall Seeks Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Support for UN Candidacy
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is visiting Dakar to seek current President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's support for his candidacy as UN Secretary-General. This brief visit, Sall's first since leaving office in April 2024, sparks debate among Senegalese society and poli…
Civil rights groups in Senegal are opposing a meeting between former President Macky Sall and current President Diomaye, citing Sall's alleged repression and economic mismanagement during his tenure.
The Senegalese government has ordered the country's Football Federation to cease all public statements and interviews following the national team's World Cup exit and escalating internal disputes. This directive comes amidst a review of responsibilities and future plans f…
Senegal's football federation president, Abdoulaye Fall, has blamed coach Pape Thiaw's salary demands and a subsequent "breakdown in trust" for the national team's early exit from the World Cup.
A dispute has emerged between the Senegal Football Federation and the country’s Sports Medicine Association over the qualifications of the national team’s doctor, Dr. Abdurahman Fadior, following Senegal’s disappointing exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Senegal's team doctor lacked the specialist background needed to support the squad during the World Cup in North America, the president of the country's football federation said on Monday.
Headline: Pape Thiaw dismissed as head of the Lions of Teranga
Senegal's national football coach, Pape Thiaw, was dismissed after a disappointing 2026 World Cup, sparking debate in West African media. Meanwhile, Algeria and Mali have thawed diplomatic relations, and the Ebola epidemic continues to spread in the DRC, raising concerns …
Gold: Redistribution of Investments Reshuffles the Cards in West Africa
International mining companies are shifting investments in West Africa from countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana, which are increasing state control over gold sectors, towards more stable nations such as Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Mauritania.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has dismissed national coach Pape Thiaw and his entire technical staff following a disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup.
Senegal: Coach Pape Thiaw dismissed after a disappointing World Cup
Pape Thiaw has been dismissed as Senegal's national football coach following the team's disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup, where they were eliminated in the round of 32 after three defeats.
Campus of legend: Senegal, at Cheikh Anta Diop University, the African renaissance in debate [2/6]
The article explores the intellectual clash between Léopold Sédar Senghor and Cheikh Anta Diop at the University of Dakar in the 1970s over the vision for an African renaissance.
A weekly brief highlights key African news, including Mali's military success against jihadists in Anéfis, Togo's secret security alliances with Turkey and Russia, and Senegal's move to regain control of its extractive sector. It also covers political Islam debates in Mor…
A debate on the situation in Senegal, focusing on the hidden debt's role in the rupture between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko.
Senegal: Constitutional Council Censures Constitutional Reform
The Senegalese Constitutional Council has invalidated a constitutional reform law adopted by the National Assembly on June 29, citing procedural violations. The reform aimed to modify 29 articles of the Constitution, strengthening the powers of the Assembly and the Prime …