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Senegal's national oil company, Petrosen, aims to launch the second phase of the offshore Sangomar oil field development by 2028, planning to add approximately eight new wells to maintain or increase production.
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye meets the Managing Director of the IMF in Washington
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva in Washington to accelerate a crucial $2.2 billion loan agreement and reassure international partners.
West Africa: BRVM Hits 555 Points As Rally Extends Into September
West Africa's BRVM stock exchange continued its 2026 rally, with the Composite Index reaching a record 555.48 points, marking a 1.25% gain in the week ending September 11.
Senegal: Criticism over the purchase of 500 million CFA Francs worth of Youth Olympic Games tickets by a first lady's foundation
A foundation led by Senegal's first lady announced a 500 million CFA Francs donation to buy 200,000 Youth Olympic Games tickets for schools, sparking controversy over the money's origin amidst public economic hardship.
Senegal: After the Dakar Demonstration, the Campaign Against the High Cost of Living Grows on Social Networks
A social media campaign, "30 days for the fair price," is gaining momentum in Senegal, collecting thousands of testimonies against the high cost of living following a recent demonstration in Dakar.
Senegal: In Dakar, hundreds of people demonstrated against the high cost of living
Hundreds of Senegalese citizens protested in Dakar against the rising cost of living, fueled by a social media campaign highlighting soaring prices for essential goods, services, and housing.
Senegal: Civil society reacts the day after the agreement with the IMF
Senegalese civil society groups are expressing concern and demanding greater transparency following the country's $2.2 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They fear potential austerity measures and seek clarity on the debt reduction strategy.
Senegal: A Start-up Makes Artificial Intelligence Accessible to Wolof and Pulaar Speakers
Senegalese entrepreneurs Alioune Badara Mbengue and Pape Gorgui Ndoye have developed Awa, a conversational AI that understands and responds in Wolof and Pulaar, aiming to bridge the language gap in AI accessibility for local African languages.
Football: Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson signs with Aston Villa for 75 million euros
Senegalese international Nicolas Jackson has joined Aston Villa from Chelsea for 75 million euros, including bonuses. The promising African attacker aims to revive his career in the Premier League after a challenging season on loan at Bayern Munich.
Senegal: Postponement of the Prime Minister's general policy statement before the Assembly
Senegal's new Prime Minister, Al Aminou Lô, will not deliver his general policy statement on September 1st as planned, due to procedural issues raised by the National Assembly.
Senegal: In Diohine, Fallowing Helps Combat Soil Degradation
In Diohine, a Senegalese village in the groundnut basin, residents are reviving the ancient practice of communal fallowing, known as "Toss," to combat severe soil degradation and declining agricultural fertility.
Senegal: In Dakar, Mayor Abass Fall Visits Artisans Affected by Recent Storms
Dakar's Mayor Abass Fall visited artisans in Soumbedioune whose livelihoods were devastated by heavy rains and violent winds on August 20, 2026. He pledged municipal support through formalization, financing, and social assistance to help them recover from significant mate…
The African music industry: In Senegal, is streaming a way to remunerate local artists?
Senegal stands out in French-speaking sub-Saharan Africa as the only country where artists can monetize YouTube streams, thanks to its inclusion in the YouTube Partner Program since 2013.
Senegal: Adoption of Double Asset Declaration for Highest State Officials
Senegal's National Assembly adopted a constitutional amendment requiring top officials, including the Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly, to declare their assets at both the beginning and end of their mandates. This measure aims to enhance transparency …
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.