Senegal News

SENEGAL: Senegal–Morocco: Ousmane Sonko arrived in Rabat to strengthen cooperation

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko arrived this Monday morning, shortly after 8 a.m., at Rabat-Salé airport for a three-day visit. During this time, he will co-chair the High Joint...

SENEGAL: IMF Praises Senegal’s Transparency, Hints at Fresh Support Package

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Senegal for its efforts to enhance transparency in public debt management, indicating its willingness to initiate a...

SENEGAL: Duality at the Senegalese Presidency: A Power Struggle in the Making

In Senegal, a political experiment that once inspired hope is entering a phase of growing uncertainty. Yesterday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed members of...

GAMBIA: Macky Sall Faces Legal Action in Senegal over Public Finance Mismanagement

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who led the country from 2012 to 2024, is set to face legal proceedings for "extremely serious" actions during his...

SENEGAL: President Diomaye Faye is Set to Implement Measures Aimed at Reducing Cost of Living

The head of government made announcements before Parliament yesterday regarding a second phase of measures aimed at reducing the cost of living. "The second...

SENEGAL: Legendary Senegalese Guitarist Jimmy Mbaye Dies Aged 68

Born in 1967 in Dakar, artist Mamadou Mbaye, known as Jimmy, died Tuesday evening. A songwriter, arranger, producer and singer, he was an outstanding...

SENEGAL: Senegal to Compensate Families of Political Violence Victims

The Senegalese government has announced financial compensation for families of those killed during the country’s political unrest between 2021 and 2024, as well as for individuals...

SENEGAL: PM Sonko Seeks to Repeal Former President’s Amnesty Law

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko plans on submitting legislation to repeal an amnesty granted by former president Macky Sall ahead of the March 2024...

SENEGAL: PM Sonko Announces the Closure of Foreign Military Bases.

In keeping with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's position on reassessing Dakar's ties with Paris, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declared that foreign military...

SENEGAL: Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Thiaroye 44 Massacre in 2024

Twenty-nine. November is running its last kilometers, and on its tomb will rise the first day of December. Two thousand and twenty-five is coming....

SENEGAL: Senegal Wins 2-0 over Burundi

The last day of the CAN 2025 qualifiers had to be finished on a high note. Already qualified and assured of finishing at the...

SENEGAL: Pastef Emerges Victorious by a Significant Margin

The voting in the suburbs of Dakar occurred smoothly, achieving a turnout of 49.43% without significant incidents. Pastef emerged victorious by a significant margin. 49.43...

SENEGAL: Early Legislative Elections: What you need to know

Senegalese people will elect their deputies on Sunday, eight months after opting in the presidential election for a radical change in the way the...

SENEGAL: Appointments of the Council of Ministers

The Head of State, His Excellency, Mr. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar FAYE chaired, this Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the weekly meeting of the Council of...

SENEGAL: Macky Sall’s 3rd Term: Mamadou Badio Camara Discusses the “Pressure” Suffered by the Constitutional Council

Taking part in the "Night of Law" in France, at the invitation of Laurent Fabius, President of the French Constitutional Council, Mamadou Badio Camara...

SENEGAL: Senegal Unveils 25-Year Development Plan Aiming for Economic Sovereignty

Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on...

SENEGAL: My Return to Senegal is not Yet on My Agenda – Macky Sall

While his return home is announced for next Thursday, Macky Sall gives news that will surely not please his supporters who insist on his...