Senegal reforms continue amid ECOWAS chair appointment

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Parliamentary Inquiries in Mauritius and Senegal Highlight Governance Issues

   Mauritius’s parliament will question the government on infrastructure, tax, currency and public‑service issues, while Senegal’s deputy seeks answers on massive Baccalauréat absenteeism, stalled road projects, a

2. 2 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Senegal Parliament Sets Agenda for Asset‑Declaration Reform and New Inquiry Commissions

   Senegal’s National Assembly plans to amend the constitution for end‑of‑term presidential asset declarations, review party‑funding rules, and launch two inquiry commissions on state property, amid talks of a‑w‑w

3. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 39 sources

   Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected ECOWAS chairman as Birame Diop takes commission helm

   Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye was elected ECOWAS chairman and General Birame Diop appointed commission president at the 69th summit, with new security and economic integration plans and a Nigeria‑Morocco gas‑

4. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Senegal's Port Autonome de Dakar appoints Doune Pathé Mbengue after dismissing Waly Diouf Bodian

   Senegal dismissed Waly Diouf Bodian as head of the Port Autonome de Dakar, naming Doune Pathé Mbengue as his replacement, sparking criticism over political interference in the port’s leadership.

5. 4 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Senegal's CORED urges media to stop xenophobic coverage

   Senegal's media watchdog CORED warned journalists against spreading xenophobic content, citing press code rules and threatening tribunal action for violations.

6. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Senegal President Announces Open Call for ARTP Director General

   Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye backs an open, competitive call for ARTP Director General, citing transparency and strategic importance for the 2050 transformation agenda.

7. 6 days ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Senegal's National Assembly Says 2026 Finance Bill Not Yet Received

   Senegal's National Assembly says the 2026 finance bill (LFR) has not been formally received, correcting media reports and noting the filing process is incomplete.

8. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Senegal's External Debt Mix and Creditor Tensions Rise

   Senegal’s debt includes multilateral loans, Eurobonds and Chinese credits; new government faces market pressure as creditors consider a coordinated committee amid talks of possible restructuring, which Dakar, D

9. 8 days ago

   [POLITICS] 14 sources

   Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Assembly Speaker Ousmane Sonko clash over constitutional reform

   Senegal’s Constitutional Council struck down a constitutional reform on procedural grounds, prompting a power clash between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Assembly Speaker Ousmane Sonko, amid party‑wide r‑

10. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Constitutional Court blocks controversial constitutional reforms

    Senegal’s Constitutional Court ruled the parliament‑approved constitutional amendment – which would have defined marriage as between a man and a woman and altered the balance of power – unconstitutional, height

11. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Senegal's Constitutional Council invalidates constitutional reform

    Senegal's Constitutional Council struck down the June‑29 constitutional reform law, citing procedural flaws; Assembly president Ousmane Sonko accepted the ruling, while minister Serigne Gueye Diop said no refer

12. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Senegal hires financial adviser to manage $13 bn debt amid IMF talks

    Senegal launches a search for a financial adviser to manage its $13 bn debt (≈130 % of GDP), creates a new debt agency and seeks to resume IMF talks after program suspension.

13. 13 days ago

    [POLITICS] 20 sources

    Senegal Constitutional Council invalidates parliamentary constitutional reform

    Senegal’s Constitutional Council struck down the constitutional amendment passed by the National Assembly on 9 July 2026, citing procedural breaches; President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had referred the law and the

14. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources

    Senegal President Faye Challenges 2026 Constitutional Amendment in Court

    Senegal President Faye has sued the Constitutional Council over the 2026 amendment process, sparking backlash from the PASTEF opposition and deepening his split with former ally Ousmane Sonko.

15. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Senegal's Media Self‑Regulation Council CORED Appoints New Board

    CORED in Senegal elected a new three‑year board and, after a seven‑year term, its outgoing president Mamadou Thior delivered a report on challenges, reforms, and future tasks for media self‑regulation.

16. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal's anti-corruption agency OFNAC sets final July 2026 deadline for asset declarations

    Senegal's OFNAC gave officials a final July 31 2026 deadline to file asset declarations, warning that non‑compliers will be publicly listed and face legal penalties; only 558 of 1,594 required have complied so‑

17. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Senegal and IMF Move Toward New Reform Program

    IMF director Zeine Zeidane met Senegal’s President Faye, praised fiscal reforms and agreed to quickly negotiate a new IMF programme focused on investment, private‑sector growth and social protection, with a May

18. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints new heads of agencies and state firms

    Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named new leaders for the National Archives, ADL, Sonacos, the Museum of Black Civilizations and LONASE, filling posts after recent resignations.

19. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal President Diomaye Faye appoints Abdoulaye Niane to lead DER/FJ in wide government reshuffle

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named fiscal expert Abdoulaye Niane head of the DER/FJ and announced several other senior government and state‑enterprise appointments.

20. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Senegal faces deepening political rift over June constitutional revision

    Senegal’s June 29 parliamentary vote on a constitutional overhaul sparked a clash between President Bassirou Faye and Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, with opposition MPs reporting violence, accusations of a “

21. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal PM Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo announces urgent agricultural measures

    Senegal’s prime minister ordered urgent steps to clear rice stocks, boost crop varieties and fast‑track fertilizer payments for the 2026 farming season, emphasizing women, youth and private‑sector roles.

22. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Senegal negotiates new IMF programme amid debt data overhaul

    Senegal’s finance minister says past fiscal misreporting has stalled IMF talks; the IMF now demands an audit. Senegal rejects debt restructuring, seeks a new programme by July 15, and pledges tighter debt‑mgt,

23. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye urges judicial independence at magistrates' graduation

    Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye told 36 new magistrates that judicial independence is a core pillar of the Republic, urged adherence to law and conscience, and called for continued digital reforms.

24. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal constitutional revision criticized as politically timed referendum

    Senegal's constitutional revision, after passing council and parliamentary stages, faces criticism for proposing a late-stage referendum seen as a political maneuver rather than a democratic necessity.

25. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal religious leaders call for inclusive dialogue on constitutional reform

    Senegal’s top Muslim and Catholic bodies urge a broad, inclusive dialogue and caution against rushed constitutional changes, calling on the president and parliament to ensure national consensus.

26. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Senegal and Gabon courts address high‑profile fraud, political and drug cases

    Courts in Gabon and Senegal handle JDS investor disputes, political insult trials, a fake‑marriage fraud, a sexual‑assault case, the release of ex‑minister Ndour, and a major drug trafficking seizure.

27. 22 days ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Calls Referendum on Controversial Constitutional Reform

    Senegal’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment limiting presidential powers; President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will put the reform to a referendum amid protests, opposition boycott and a heated showdown —

28. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Senegal sees rising borrowing costs and debt scrutiny after IMF break

    Senegal’s break with the IMF has raised sovereign bond yields, increased borrowing costs and highlighted a 132% debt‑to‑GDP ratio, prompting calls for a new audit to restore credibility.

29. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 19 sources

    Senegal's parliament debates controversial constitutional revision amid protests

    Senegal's parliament will vote on a sweeping constitutional amendment on June 29, with the ruling PASTEF majority pushing it forward while opposition parties, civil society and former officials demand a refer‑d

30. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal Presses IMF to Drop Call for Foreign‑Run Debt Audit

    Senegal rejects the IMF's call for a foreign‑run debt audit, citing a 118.8% debt‑to‑GDP ratio, an existing domestic audit, and civil demands for an independent citizen audit.

31. 26 days ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Senegal adopts constitutional amendments curbing presidential dissolution and limiting motions of censure

    Senegal's parliament approved amendments limiting presidential dissolution to once per term and enabling fast‑track bill passage, prompting criticism and calls for broader national dialogue.

32. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Senegal parliament drives constitutional overhaul amid executive clash

    Senegal's parliament pushes constitutional reforms limiting censure motions, adding a fast‑track bill procedure, and restricting presidential dissolution, while clashing with the government and preparing to rat

33. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal's OFNAC sets July 31, 2026 deadline for asset declarations, threatens sanctions

    Senegal's OFNAC gives officials until July 31 2026 to file asset declarations, warning that non‑compliance will trigger fines, possible jail time and public blacklisting.

34. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal constitutional revision sparks civil group calls for transparency and dialogue

    Senegal's constitutional revision plan, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, faces criticism from the Forum Civil, which demands dialogue, transparency and strict compliance with the Constitutional Council's

35. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Senegal seeks debt restructuring and new IMF programme

    Senegal signals readiness to restructure debt, seeks a new IMF programme; IMF mission praises reforms but keeps a misreporting case open amid high debt and external risks.

36. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Senegal's National Assembly sees leadership reshuffle, new deputies and constitutional challenge

    Senegal's parliament undergoes a constitutional challenge over Ousmane Sonko's reinstatement, swears in four new deputies and reshuffles its Bureau, promoting Malick Ndiaye to first vice‑president.

37. 29 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Senegal Parliament pushes ahead with labor and social security code overhaul

    Senegal's parliament delayed debate on two draft labour and social security codes, sending them to committee; reforms propose telework, stronger worker protections and new contract types, while former labour‑mu

38. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Senegal IMF Mission Highlights Fiscal Progress but Debt Scandal Blocks New Program

    The IMF's June mission to Senegal praised a sharp deficit cut and 6.7% growth, but a hidden‑debt scandal keeping public debt at 132% of GDP has left a $1.8 bn program frozen, so no new financing yet.

39. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Senegal faces 130% of GDP debt crisis, weighing IMF restructuring against default

    Senegal’s hidden debt has risen to 130% of GDP, sparking a debate over IMF restructuring versus default as the government faces a looming decision.

40. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in open political showdown over constitutional reforms

    Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko clashes with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye over constitutional reforms and the legality of his Assembly presidency, sparking a deep political crisis.

41. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal's National Assembly Begins Second Phase of Constitutional Reform

    On 20 June 2026 Senegal’s National Assembly entered the second phase of a constitutional reform, setting committee review for 24 June and a plenary vote for 29 June after the president’s opinion was received.

42. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal APR appoints Abdou Mbow coordinator as Macky Sall expands team

    Senegal's APR named Abdou Mbow as Thiès coordinator amid calls to dissolve parliament, while ex‑president Macky Sall appointed seven senior figures to the party’s executive secretariat.

43. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal detains former adviser and ex‑minister amid political controversy

    Senegalese authorities have detained former presidential adviser Abdoul Aziz Diop for online insults against Ousmane Sonko and ex‑minister Pape Malick Ndour over alleged embezzlement, with supporters calling Nd

44. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Plans Major Reform of Constitutional Council

    Senegal approves a 2026 reform to expand the Constitutional Council's powers and improve constitutional oversight.

45. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Speaker Ousmane Sonko Sets June 22 Deadline for Constitutional Revision

    Senegal’s Assembly President Ousmane Sonko set a June 22 deadline for a constitutional amendment after President Bassirou Faye failed to reply, signaling a legislative‑executive showdown.

46. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal political tension escalates amid accusations of constitutional coup

    Senegal faces political turmoil as opposition accuses the ruling PAStef of a constitutional coup, while PJD leader Cheikh Ibrahima Diallo urges unity and merit‑based reforms under President Diomaye.

47. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal President confronted with public debt dispute and constitutional revision debate

    Senegal's president faces internal disputes over public‑debt management and calls for transparency on a constitutional amendment.

48. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal detains two figures over controversial remarks targeting Ousmane Sonko

    Senegal courts postpone Mouhamed Ndiaye Sonko’s hearing and detain former adviser Abdoul Aziz Diop over offensive remarks about opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.

49. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Senegal's new prime minister tackles IMF hidden debt as president seeks German investment

    Senegal's new prime minister confronts IMF over hidden debt while President Faye pursues German investment during a June visit.

50. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Senegal and Burkina Faso secure multi‑billion FCFA funding via UEMOA market

    Senegal raised 107 bn FCFA and Burkina Faso plans a 75 bn FCFA sukuk on the UEMOA market, underscoring West Africa’s shift to regional sovereign financing.

51. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Youth Minister Djiréye Clotilde Coly pitches investment in US while facing misogynist backlash

    Senegal’s youth minister Djiréye Clotilde Coly promoted investment at a US forum while confronting misogynist criticism, sparking a debate on women’s representation in government.

52. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Launches Guide to Streamline Senegal’s Legislative Process

    President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is introducing a Guide of Legislative Drafting and digitising Senegal’s Official Journal to improve legal quality, coherence and implementation ahead of the 2050 agenda.

53. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Djireye Clotilde Coly, Senegal’s Youth and Sports Minister, Targeted by Bodyshaming

    Senegal’s youth and sports minister Djireye Clotilde Coly faced bodyshaming online; ADHA demanded sanctions, while former PM Aminata Touré defended her against misogynist attacks.

54. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal Prime Minister Schedules Coordination Meeting on Social Protection Initiatives

    Senegal’s PM plans a coordination meeting before June end to boost social protection, expand the RNU registry to nearly 1 million households, and pilot digital grant payments.

55. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Senegal Minister Djirèye Clothilde Coly promotes investment and sports media ties in New Jersey

    Senegal’s youth and sports minister Djirèye Clothilde Coly promoted investment opportunities and reinforced ties with Senegalese sports journalists during a New Jersey forum and press‑house visit ahead of the 6

56. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Senegal private sector warns of looming defaults and pushes for customs code reform

    Senegal’s employers’ confederation warns of mass corporate defaults by 2026 and, alongside young entrepreneurs, calls for urgent customs code reforms after the detention of businessman Khadim Ba.

57. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye outlines economic reforms and reparations agenda

    President Bassirou Diomaye Faye set June 17 reforms: debt clearance, patriotism‑economy law, youth jobs, fisheries overhaul, plus a Ghana reparations conference and upcoming Germany visit.

58. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 7 sources

    Senegal's Ousmane Sonko says no split as he weighs debt restructuring amid political rift

    Senegal's Assembly leader Ousmane Sonko downplays political split with President Faye, rejects premature debt restructuring, while ex‑minister Guèye urges it amid an IMF mission.

59. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal parliament accepts constitutional amendment bill, raising presidential authority concerns

    Senegal’s National Assembly declared a constitutional amendment bill admissible, prompting scholars to warn it bypasses presidential authority and could spark an institutional crisis.

60. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal's National Assembly faces internal turmoil as MP Abdou Mbow condemns Ousmane Sonko and vice‑president Cheikh Thi

    Senegalese MP Abdou Mbow denounced Ousmane Sonko and Pastef deputies as turning the Assembly into a “circus,” while Pastef MP Cheikh Thioro Mbacké resigned as vice‑president of the National Assembly, citing …

61. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal's New Communications Minister Bakary Sarr Sets Media Reform Agenda

    Senegal's new communications minister Bakary Sarr proposes reforms for press freedom, digital transition, funding and regulation, while experts call for dialogue, fund overhaul and better TV coverage.

62. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal interior minister Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé tours police and fire services, urges public discipline

    Senegal’s interior minister Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé toured police and fire services in June 2026, urging citizens to keep emergency lanes clear and practice preventive safety measures.

63. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Alain Diouf appointed Senegal minister to oversee Agenda 2050

    President Bassirou Diakhar Faye appointed Alain Diouf as minister responsible for monitoring and evaluating Senegal’s 2050 development agenda, per decree n°2026‑1143 on 5 June 2026.

64. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal debates constitutionality of Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary re‑entry

    Ousmane Sonko’s return to Senegal’s parliament has sparked a constitutional showdown over Article 54’s incompatibility rules and the Constitutional Council’s authority to decide.

65. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal pushes constitutional overhaul and political fund reforms

    Senegalese officials call for a new constitution and propose laws to regulate political funds, ban dual mandates, amend state domain rules, and grant limited police union rights.

66. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal's new culture minister Alpha Thiam urges discipline at ministry handover

    Senegal's new culture minister Alpha Thiam, at a 9 June handover in Diamniadio, demanded discipline, citing Singapore as a model and promising culture‑driven growth, sparking mixed reactions.

67. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces parliamentary gridlock as Ousmane Sonko's Pastef dominates assembly

    Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye loses his parliamentary majority as Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef dominates the Assembly, risking legislative gridlock and affecting reforms.

68. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal’s 2027 local elections face uncertainty over missing presidential decree

    Senegal’s Jan 2027 local elections lack a presidential decree, stalling voter‑list updates and prompting civil‑society calls for transparency amid fears of postponement.

69. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Senegal political split: Ousmane Sonko says institutions remain stable

    Ousmane Sonko assures Senegal’s institutions stay stable amid a split with the president, while ex‑premier Aminata Touré calls for focus on the economy and normal state operation.

70. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Ousmane Sonko challenges Senegal presidential dismissal, sparks legal debate

    Ousmane Sonko disputes his dismissal by Senegal's president, demanding a transparent announcement, while legal experts argue his parliamentary reinstatement is safeguarded by Assembly rules, not the electoral‑c

71. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Ousmane Sonko Declares No Institutional Crisis in Senegal, Calls for Political Stability

    Ousmane Sonko told supporters at Dakar Arena that Senegal faces no institutional crisis, urging political stability, party discipline and no delay to the 2027 local elections.

72. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal opposition urges consensus on electoral code reform

    Senegal opposition leader Modou Diagne Fada says any electoral code reform must be consensual, urging dialogue with the interior ministry and criticizing lack of presidential response.

73. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Senegal boosts debt credibility with early Eurobond repayment as IMF reforms loom

    Senegal prepaid its Eurobonds to reassure markets, while an upcoming IMF visit could cut subsidies, especially energy, risking higher consumer prices.

74. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Senelec chief Pape Toby Gaye targets energy sovereignty for Senegal

    Senelec’s new chief Pape Toby Gaye, in office since 2024, pushes a long‑term plan to integrate domestic gas, modernise infrastructure and lower electricity costs, aligning with President Faye’s energy‑sovereign

75. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo's new government prioritises rapid economic reforms

    Senegal's new government under PM Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo focuses on swift economic reforms, debt reduction, private‑sector growth and administrative modernisation, with President Faye demanding rapid results.

76. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Prime Minister Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo Unveils Results‑Driven Government Plan

    Senegal’s new prime minister, Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lo, outlined a results‑focused, interministerial government plan targeting jobs, services, ethics and cybersecurity under Agenda Senegal 2050.

77. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources

    Senegal President Faye Sets Rapid‑Action Government Plan at June 5 Cabinet Meeting

    Senegal’s President Faye ordered the new government to deliver a rapid‑action plan on 5 June 2026, focusing on economic revival, debt treatment, private‑sector support and poverty reduction, with fortnightly‑up

78. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Promises Government Reform

    Senegal’s new PM Al Aminou Lo led his first cabinet meeting, pledging a cooperative, results‑focused government and tighter fiscal policy amid debt challenges.

79. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Senegal's New Sports Minister Warned of Entrenched Lobby Influence

    Outgoing Senegal sports minister Khady Diène Gaye warned new minister Djireye Clotilde Coly about entrenched sports lobbies and urged a focus on youth and institutional renewal.

80. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Senegal President Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko clash over new government

    Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko refuses to join President Diomaye Faye’s new cabinet, citing policy disputes, after a power‑shift that began with Sonko backing Faye’s 2024 win and culminated in Sonko’s 2026 removal and

81. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Senegal's IMF mission targets debt reforms ahead of new program

    The IMF is sending a technical mission to Senegal in mid‑June to review public finances and hidden debt, seeking a new programme that could restore market confidence and unlock financing.

82. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal appoints new interior and higher‑education ministers

    Senegal’s president appointed Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé as interior minister and Boubacar Camara as higher‑education minister, signaling a technocratic cabinet shift.

83. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal President Faye Forms New Cabinet Amid Pastef Boycott and IMF Debt Talks

    Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a 30‑member cabinet under PM Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, facing a Pastef boycott, IMF debt negotiations, and a parliamentary showdown with Ousmane Sonko.

84. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal opposition FDR contests Ousmane Sonko's return to parliament

    Senegal's opposition FDR disputes Ousmane Sonko's parliamentary seat, citing electoral code and constitutional provisions, and urges the Constitutional Council to rule his mandate illegal.

85. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal President Faye Announces New 30‑Minister Cabinet

    Senegal's president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a 30‑minister cabinet, prompting analysis of Pastef's limited role and a defense by Aminata Touré urging institutional stability.

86. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources

    Senegal President Diomaye Faye names new cabinet as Sonko's party boycotts

    Senegal's President Diomaye Faye unveiled a new cabinet without PASTEF as ousted former PM Sonko's party boycotts, raising gridlock risks amid a severe debt crisis and constitutional challenges.

87. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal faces looming institutional crisis as President Faye clashes with opposition leader Sonko

    President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dispute with opposition leader Ousmane Sonko threatens Senegal’s institutions, risking parliamentary deadlock, possible dissolution and economic fallout.

88. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal faces institutional crisis over parliament speaker appointment

    Senegal faces a constitutional dispute after ex‑prime minister Ousmane Sonko reclaimed a parliamentary seat and was elected speaker, prompting a political standoff over the legality of his mandate.

89. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources

    Senegal President Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko clash over debt management

    Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko dispute debt strategy, risking a 2026 default and regional economic fallout.

90. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal's Ousmane Sonko poised to control parliament after prime‑minister dismissal

    After being fired as prime minister, Ousmane Sonko may become president of Senegal’s parliament, leveraging his party’s 130‑seat majority and new legal reforms ahead of a 2029 presidential run.

91. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 28 sources

    Senegal Speaker Resigns, Opening Path for Ousmane Sonko to Lead Parliament Amid Power Struggle

    Senegal’s parliament speaker resigns, paving the way for dismissed PM Ousmane Sonko to seek the speakership amid a constitutional dispute and a deepening power struggle.

92. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Khadija Mahécor Diouf resigns as head of Senegal's Agency of Local Development

    Khadija Mahécor Diouf stepped down as president of Senegal's Agency of Local Development, citing loyalty to Ousmane Sonko and political conviction amid a wave of resignations after the president ended Sonko's p

93. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal President Dissolves Government Amid IMF Debt Negotiations

    Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, dissolved the cabinet, and risked delaying an IMF debt‑restructuring deal as the nation faces a 132 %‑GDP debt burden.

94. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 18 sources

    Senegal President Faye Dismisses Prime Minister Sonko and Dissolves Cabinet

    Senegal’s president Faye dismissed PM Sonko, dissolved the cabinet amid rising debt woes and internal party rivalry, sparking protests and uncertainty over the country’s political future.

95. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal Prime Minister Sonko details fuel subsidy balance and vows crackdown on former‑regime embezzlers

    Senegal PM Ousmane Sonko told parliament that fuel subsidies have often exceeded tax revenues, stressing a need to balance the budget while protecting consumers, and pledged to imprison former‑regime embezzlers

96. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Senegal President Diomaye Faye Seeks IMF and French Backing to Avert Default

    Senegal's president seeks IMF and French aid in Nairobi to avoid a sovereign debt default.

97. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Senegal Treasury cyberattack disrupts payroll and fuels calls for security reforms

    A cyberattack on Senegal's Treasury stalls payroll and procurement, prompting protests and a security overhaul plan.

98. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    African Countries Confront High IMF Debt and Credit Rating Inequities

    African nations face heavy IMF debt and biased credit ratings, prompting a Dakar conference urging reforms.

99. 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources

    Senegal faces debt dispute with France while strengthening financial crime oversight

    Senegal confronts a French debt dispute and steps up its financial crime monitoring after FATF delisting.