Senegal
IOC President Arrives in Senegal Ahead of Youth Olympic Games
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry has arrived in Senegal ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which will begin on...
Senegalese Workers Protest Rising Living Costs Ahead of Three Day General Strike
Senegalese workers and trade union members have protested in the capital, Dakar, over rising living costs, declining purchasing power and what unions describe...
Senegal’s Macky Sall Withdraws From Race for UN Secretary-General
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, citing indications that members of the UN...
Senegal, IMF Reach Staff Level Agreement on $2.2 Billion Loan Programme
Senegal and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff level agreement on a new $2.2 billion, 36 month financing programme aimed at...
Senegal Opposition Presses President to Set Local Election Date
Senegal’s opposition is urging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for municipal and departmental elections, turning the vote into a potential...
Senegal’s President Launches New Political Party, Deepening Rift With Former Prime Minister
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, a move widely seen as deepening his political split with former Prime...
Senegal’s President Faye Signals Political Shift With Backing for Former Leader Macky Sall
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s public backing of former President Macky Sall has drawn attention from political observers, who say the move could...
Senegal sack coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
Senegal have dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced...
Senegal’s Constitutional Court strikes down bill limiting presidential powers
The court ruled that the proposed constitutional amendment was “contrary to the Constitution” after Faye referred the legislation for judicial review. The bill,...
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