Senegal
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,...
Student dies as Senegal university protests over finances escalate
A student has died during escalating protests at Senegal’s top university, exposing the deep strain between students and authorities as the country grapples...
Senegal Coach Pape Thiaw Suspended After Cup of Nations Final Controversy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed a five-game suspension and a $100,000 fine on Senegal coach Pape Thiaw for “unsporting conduct”...
Senegal Triumphs Over Morocco in Chaotic AFCON Final
Senegal were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions after a dramatic and controversial final that saw them edge hosts Morocco 1 to 0...
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