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Senegal crisis deepens as Faye dismisses Sonko and entire cabinet amid ruling party rift

Ofori Joyce AdwoaMay 23, 2026May 23, 2026

by Ofori Joyce AdwoaMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Senegal’s reformist experiment was jolted late Friday when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, his former mentor and the firebrand opposition...

Africa

After Hidden‑Debt Shock, Senegal and IMF Edge Toward a New Loan Program

Ofori Joyce AdwoaApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

by Ofori Joyce AdwoaApril 17, 2026April 17, 20260

The International Monetary Fund says it has had “good, positive discussions” with Senegal on a potential new loan program, signaling cautious confidence in the West...

Africa

Macky Sall’s UN Secretary-General Bid Falters as Senegal Distances Itself from AU Push

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026

by Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoMarch 28, 2026March 28, 20260

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has launched a high-profile bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, positioning himself as Africa’s leading contender to succeed...

Africa

Can Senegal’s Democracy Survive the Break Between Faye and Sonko?

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025

by Boateng Jonathan AbeekuNovember 13, 2025November 13, 20250

(DAKAR, Nov. 13,2025) – A dramatic split is emerging at the top of Senegalese power, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko,...

Africa

What’s Going on in Africa? Here’s a News Digest for Today

Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025

by Adeyemi Daniel AdedayoJuly 17, 2025July 17, 20250

As Thursday unfolds across the continent, “What’s going on in Africa? Here a News digest today” offers a concise overview of the major headlines impacting...

Africa

African Press Review: Highlights of this Week’s Coverage

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJuly 13, 2025July 13, 2025

by Boateng Jonathan AbeekuJuly 13, 2025July 13, 20250

In this week’s African press review, journalists across the continent continue to explore stories reflecting political change, economic strength and the quest for peace and...

Africa Us

Five African Presidents in Donald Trump’s Oval Office: What You Need to Know

Adaora Sylvia AnekeJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025

by Adaora Sylvia AnekeJuly 10, 2025July 10, 20250

In a diplomatic opportunity capturing worldwide interest, the meeting of the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal this week, was a significant change...

Arts

Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a bruised planet

YoopyaNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

by YoopyaNovember 29, 2024November 29, 20240

One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak’Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale...

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Senegal unveils 25-year economic and social development plan

YoopyaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

by YoopyaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 20240

DIAMNIADIO, Senegal, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Senegal’s government unveiled a 25-year development plan on Monday that it said would lay the foundations for economic sovereignty...

Entertainment Music

Senegal’s female rappers aren’t letting obstacles get in their way – who the rising voices are

YoopyaOctober 8, 2024October 8, 2024

by YoopyaOctober 8, 2024October 8, 20240

In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most...