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Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north-northeast, Mali to the east-southeast, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea-Bissau to the south-southwest.
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Senegal: YouTube, a still limited source of income for artists
Since August 2013, artists based in Senegal can, provided they meet YouTube’s criteria, join its Partner Program and earn a share of the advertising revenues generated by their… -
Senegal: a soldier dismissed after his arrest in Morocco during the 2025 AFCON
A Senegalese soldier, arrested in Morocco during the final of the 2025 CAN between Senegal and Morocco, has been discharged from the army after returning to the country.… -
Senegal: Kiiraay defends the executive’s stance on two texts from Pastef
In Senegal, the presidential party Kiiraay-Les Patriotes républicains defended, on August 17 and 18, 2026, the executive’s position on two proposals put forward by deputies from Pastef: the… -
Senegal: fuel prices rise amid international tensions
The rise in international oil prices is leading to another increase in fuel prices in Senegal. Super gasoline is now sold at 990 FCFA per liter, up from… -
Senegal: adoption of the dual asset declaration for high-ranking state officials
Senegalese lawmakers adopted a modification to Article 37 of the Constitution on August 17, with 133 votes out of 135. The text imposes a new declaration of assets… -
Patrick Vieira appointed as the coach of Senegal.
After Senegal’s elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup and the departure of Pape Thiaw, the Senegalese Football Federation has chosen Patrick Vieira to… -
Senegal: towards the establishment of a National Cybersecurity Authority
Senegal is planning to create a National Cybersecurity Authority to enhance the protection of its digital space. This institution is included in a draft law dedicated to the… -
Senegal: Fortuna invests 200 million dollars in the gold potential of Diamba Sud
The Canadian group Fortuna Mining has announced the acquisition of the Bambadji gold exploration project in Senegal for 200 million dollars. Located near Diamba Sud, another project owned… -
Senegal: Wheat imports nearing one million tons
Senegal imported 982,106 tons of wheat in 2025, according to data from the National Agency for Statistics and Demography (ANSD). The volume is close to the million-ton threshold,… -
Senegal: peanut oil exports reach their highest level in six years in 2025
Senegal exported 22,441 tons of crude peanut oil in 2025, its highest level in six years. This increase comes as authorities seek to strengthen local processing of peanuts… -
Senegal: Pastef revives the constitutional reform and the control of “secret funds”
The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, opened the first extraordinary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. The deputies are set to examine… -
Senegal: 220.7 billion FCFA from the World Bank for three priority projects
Senegal and the World Bank have formalized a set of financing totaling 220.7 billion FCFA, or about 388.5 million dollars. The resources are aimed at strengthening responses to… -
Senegal: three pro-Pastef commentators sentenced for insulting the head of state
Three commentators from an online media outlet close to the Pastef party of Ousmane Sonko were sentenced on Wednesday to prison terms by the Dakar court. They were… -
In Senegal, three columnists close to Pastef are being judged for offending the head of state.
Three commentators from the media outlet Feeñal Digital, close to the Pastef party, will appear in front of Senegalese justice on Wednesday for insulting the head of state… -
Senegal: The African Development Bank approves a $35 million funding to reform public finances.
The African Development Bank has approved funding of 20 billion CFA francs, which is about 35.15 million USD, aimed at strengthening public finance management in Senegal. The announcement… -
Senegal: the country speeds up the delimitation of its border with The Gambia following the Bullock incident.
The Gambia and Senegal finalized a definitive agreement on Wednesday, July 29, to clarify the path of their common border, announced the Senegalese-Gambian Permanent Secretariat. This decision comes… -
Senegal: lesbian women now targeted by police repression, according to an association
More than a hundred men have been arrested in Senegal since the adoption, in March, of a law tightening penalties against acts deemed “against nature.” Last week, eight… -
António Guterres’ succession at the UN: Macky Sall in trouble after the first informal vote of the Security Council.
The United Nations Security Council held its first informal secret ballot on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to evaluate the nominations for the succession of Secretary-General António Guterres. At… -
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals the break with Sonko through a strong act
Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially announces the creation of his party “Kiiraay, The Republican Patriots” during a founding assembly in Dakar The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken… -
IBP, the International Budget Partnership has set up its regional office for French-speaking Africa in Dakar.
The International Budget Partnership officially launched its regional office for French-speaking Africa on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Based in Dakar, the new structure will operate in eleven countries… -
Patrick Vieira is in pole position to become the head coach of Senegal.
Free from any commitment since his departure from Crystal Palace, Patrick Vieira could take a new role on the bench of the Senegalese national team. The former French… -
Birame Diop: what you need to know about the new president of the ECOWAS Commission
Career military man, former Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces and ex-Minister of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Air Force General Birame Diop has been appointed… -
Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected as the new president of ECOWAS.
Gathered this Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the heads of state and government of ECOWAS have elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the organization’s… -
Senegal: Sonko threatens to bring down the government “as many times as necessary.”
In Senegal, the President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has threatened to bring down the government with motions of censure, “as many times as necessary,” accusing the… -
Senegal: rice imports suspended to support local production
The Senegalese government has decided to suspend, for a month, the issuance of Food Import Declarations for rice. This measure aims to facilitate the sale of local rice… -
Senegal: Sadio Mané retires from international football
After more than a decade serving the Senegalese national team, Sadio Mané has announced the end of his international career. At 34 years old, the forward leaves behind… -
Senegal: major setback for Sonko, his constitutional revision invalidated
The Senegalese Constitutional Council invalidated the constitutional revision proposed by Pastef and adopted by the National Assembly, due to a procedural flaw. This decision vindicates Bassirou Diomaye Faye… -
Constitutional revision in Senegal: the president appeals to the Constitutional Council, supported by videos and bailiff reports.
The dispute between the executive and the National Assembly is taking a judicial turn. The President of the Republic has referred the matter to the Constitutional Council to… -
The constitutional referendum in Senegal rekindles tensions at the top of the state.
The adoption of the constitutional reform project by the National Assembly of Senegal on June 29 opens a new political chapter. Shortly after, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced… -
Senegal: Aminata Touré tasked with preparing the future party of Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is accelerating the structuring of his own political camp. According to the Senegalese press, the President of the Republic has entrusted Aminata Touré with the…