Africa
Senegal lands Sh284bn IMF deal after hidden debt crisis
The agreement marks a new phase in relations between Senegal and the IMF after the lender suspended an earlier $1.8 billion programme in 2024.
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Faye-Sonko rivalry deepens as Senegal local election date remains unclear
Senegal's five-year mandates of municipal and departmental authorities expire in January, but Faye has yet to issue the decrees required to launch the electoral process, including setting the date of the vote a...
Global Affairs
Senegal’s President Faye unveils new party amid split with former ally Sonko
The creation of Bassirou Diomaye Faye ‘s Republican Patriots party makes official a split that had been building for months between the two men. They rose to power together in 2024 under the Pastef banner, an a...
Sports
Row erupts over Senegal team doctor's qualifications at World Cup
Fall said feedback from players suggested they were not fully reassured about the medical support available.
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Senegal sack coach Pape Thiaw after World Cup exit
The decision comes after the Lions of Teranga were eliminated in the Round of 32, ending Thiaw's tenure after less than two years in charge.
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Africa’s hopes fading after exits of Ivory Coast, DRC and Senegal
Habib Diarra gave the Lions of Teranga the lead in the 24th minute before Ismaila Sarr doubled the advantage in the 54th minute in a match that appeared firmly in Senegal’s control.
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Sonko secures Speaker post as political tensions deepen in Senegal
Analysts say the role could give him considerable influence and make it harder for the president to advance policies if he does not secure enough backing in parliament.
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Senegal parliament speaker steps down in political crisis
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for the post of head of parliament, where his Pastef party holds a strong majority, in a challenge to President Bassir...
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Senegal bans ministers’ foreign travel as oil prices surge
Speaking at a youth rally, Sonko said the cost of oil had surged to levels far beyond government projections, placing significant strain on public finances.
Global Affairs
Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations
Several human rights groups had voiced concerns about the bill, including warning that it would dissuade people at risk from illnesses like HIV/AIDS from seeking help.
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Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy
Morocco were declared the winners of the 2025 Afcon tournament when the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of January's final.
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It's going nowhere! Senegal vows to keep Afcon trophy after CAF strip off
Speaking on Wednesday from Dakar, the Secretary General of the Senegalese FA, Abdoulaye Seydou Sow, told the public broadcaster Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise that the ruling was a shame for Africa. He i...