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2025-03-02
Senegal plans to take legal action against former President Macky Sall for financial mismanagement following an audit revealing inflated debt and budget deficit figures. Sall denies accusations, labeling them a political attack, as the government moves to repeal an amnesty law he passed.
Senegal plans legal action against former President Macky Sall for alleged financial mismanagement, with reports of inflated figures, high debt, and budget deficit. Sall denies accusations, calling it a political move. If charged, he would be the first former head of state in Senegal to face legal
2025-02-27
Senegalese government and Casamance separatists sign agreement after decades of violence, facilitated by Bissau-Guinean President. Aim is to end hostilities, demobilize fighters, and promote peace in the region. Peace talks have been a top priority for new Senegale
2025-02-25
Russia is expanding diplomatic and economic ties with Senegal, focusing on trade, investment, and development projects under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The collaboration spans various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, education, and technology, indicating a shift towards diversified partnerships as Senegal embraces a new digital
Senegal signs peace deal with Casamance rebels after 40-year conflict, brokered by Guinea-Bissau’s President, marking first talks with new leadership. Agreement signals hope for lasting peace and de-escalation of violence that has cost thousands of lives.
Senegal will be the first African nation to host the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar 2026, welcoming 2,700 young athletes competing in 25 sports across three key sites, a significant milestone for the continent.
Senegal will host the Youth Olympic Games in 2026, becoming the first African country to do so. The event will feature 2,700 athletes from 25 sports and 35 federations, held at three locations in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly.
Senegal's oil revenue distribution reveals 75% for investment recovery by oil companies, with the remaining 25% split among companies, national oil firm Petrosen, and the state. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko plans to renegotiate contracts to ensure a fairer share for the national
Senegal signs peace deal with Casamance rebels after 40-year conflict, brokered by Guinea-Bissau. Agreement reached in Bissau by Prime Minister Sonko marks first public talks with MFDC under Senegal's new leadership, offering hope for lasting peace and de-escalation of
2025-02-24
Tensions rise at the Gambian-Senegalese border as Gambian youths clash with Senegalese soldiers over goods transportation in Casamance, leading to a standoff over alleged illicit trade practices and territorial disputes in the contested village of Tranquil.
Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park faces critical endangerment of lions due to illegal trade driven by belief in mystical animal skin talismans, with Panthera's report revealing lion and leopard parts sold in 80% of markets surveyed. Enhanced protections struggle against poachers, highlighting the need
Senegal and MFDC's political wing signed a peace agreement facilitated by Guinea-Bissau, establishing a ceasefire and rebel disarmament in Casamance. The deal aims to end four decades of conflict, with the Senegalese government emphasizing peace for development in the region.
2025-02-23
Senegalese officials faced confrontation in Gambian border village Darsilameh while surveying for a security post. Border tensions rooted in historical disputes persist despite peace talks and diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing crisis.
Senegalese officials' survey for a security post near the Gambian border village of Darsilameh sparked tensions with Tranquil residents, fearing territorial intrusion. Efforts to address the longstanding border disputes through peace talks continue amidst ongoing confrontations and standoffs.
2025-02-17
Senegalese man allegedly defrauded of 2 million francs CFA possessing evidence, urges discreet handling by police and NIA to prevent escalation and maintain good relations between countries, suggesting media caution to avoid exaggerated reporting.
2025-02-13
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has announced urgent fiscal reforms to address a significant budget deficit and financial mismanagement, including unaccounted-for debts and a rising national wage bill. Reforms focus on transparency, debt policy review, and oversight to restore confidence and economic stability.
2025-02-12
Residents of Medina-Mary in Senegal seek expulsion of Gambians occupying local land, sparking tensions over unauthorized use. Senegalese officials investigate individuals holding Senegalese identity cards but cultivating land, suspecting administrative irregularities. Calls for legal action and closure of loopholes intensify amid escalating
2025-01-31
In Bansang, the lifeless body of Musa Bah, a Senegalese national, was discovered following a distress call to local officers. Preliminary investigations suggest that Bah was last seen with two individuals claiming to be his relatives, who are now missing. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of his death, with the public urged to provide any relevant information.
The Gambia police are investigating the suspected murder of a Senegalese marabout, Moussa Bâ, who resided in Bansang Sukuru Kunda Allatentu. The homicide reportedly occurred on January 29, and preliminary findings suggest that two individuals, claiming to be Bâ's relatives, visited him before his disappearance and are now missing. The police have called on the public to provide any information that may assist in the investigation.
2025-01-30
The Gambia police are investigating the alleged murder of Musa Bah, a Senegalese national, found dead in the Bansang area of Sukuta Kunda Allatentu on January 29. According to police spokesperson ASP Modou Musa Sisawo, Bah's body was discovered following a distress call, with his motorbike missing and two individuals who had visited him prior to his death currently unaccounted for.