Tag: Senegal

Senegalese health authorities have confirmed a case of mpox involving a foreign national who entered the country last week. It marks the first detected case in Senegal this year, the ...

Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has spoken about how he contributed to the creation of the Afrobeats genre. He claimed that his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian artists and music executives in ...

France's decades-long dominance in Africa has faltered as key regional allies redefine their partnerships. In recent weeks, Chad and Senegal — two of France’s most steadfast partners — delivered stunning ...

As Senegal braces for a pivotal legislative election on Sunday, November 17 political tensions have surged across the nation.  The vote will decide the composition of the 165-seat National Assembly ...

The European Union announced it will not renew its fishing agreement with Senegal, pointing to significant deficiencies in the West African nation’s monitoring of illegal fishing.  The deal, first signed ...

In a move that could drastically reshape Senegal's economic future, the government has unveiled an ambitious 25-year development plan.  President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who took office in April, aims to ...

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dissolved the opposition-controlled parliament, clearing the way for a snap legislative election on November 17th. This move comes six months after Faye was elected ...

Senegal has officially joined the ranks of African oil producers, with its first offshore oil field commencing production.  This milestone marks a significant step for the nation, which views its ...

Drug seizures in the West African Sahel region have seen a dramatic increase, as outlined in a recent UN report released on Friday, April 19.  The report highlights the concerning ...

Senegal's newly elected president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is pushing for significant changes in the country's political landscape, aiming for greater independence and sovereignty. One of his key proposals involves forging ...