May 17
West Africa: Tinubu Asks Senegal's Faye to Prevail On Niger, Mali to Return to Ecowas
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and called for an alignment in West Africa to effectively address the challenges… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar
RFI
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Hosts Senegalese President, Faye
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, hosted the new Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa to… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Launches Africa Integrated Climate Risk Management Programme to support smallholder farmers.
IFAD
The Government of Senegal, in partnership with several international organizations including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), officially launched the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Recieves Senegalese President, Seeks Collaboration Against Terrorism, Human Trafficking
Premium Times
President Tinubu said with the recent election, Senegal has proved to Africa and the world the beauty of constitutional democracy. Read more »
May 16
Senegal: Senegal's Sonko Welcomes Hard-Left Mélenchon in Symbolic Visit to Dakar
RFI
French hard left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is on a four-day visit to Senegal, where he became the first French political figure to be received by the new government under… Read more »
West Africa: Tinubu, Senegal's Faye Seek West Africa Unity Against Terrorism, Trafficking
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, received President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal on a courtesy visit at the State House in Abuja, where both leaders called for an alignment… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Plays Host to Senegalese President Faye
This Day
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received in audience his Senegalese counterpart, Diomaye Faye, at the State House, Abuja. Read more »
South Africa/Senegal: Dr Ellis Announces Squad for International Friendlies Against Senegal
SAFA
Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) champions Banyana Banyana will play two away international friendly matches against Senegal during the FIFA break in their backyard on 31… Read more »
May 12
Senegal: Senegal Buys Back Library of Poet-President Léopold Senghor From France
RFI
More than 300 books collected by the first president of independent Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor, will be transferred to Dakar after the Senegalese government… Read more »
Senegal: False! Senegal Did Not Change Its Official Language From French to Arabic
Daily Trust
Claim: An X account (@_AfricanSoil) claimed that the government of Senegal had adopted Arabic as its official language while jettisoning French. Read more »
May 09
Senegal: Senegalese President Raises Eyebrows Over Politicians' Involvement in Land Issues
The Point
During his recent visit to Mbour 4, a week ago, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye expressed his annoyance at discovering that certain politicians were associated with a vast expanse… Read more »
May 08
Senegal: Faye and the Challenge of Governance in Senegal [opinion]
Vanguard
"My practice of reflection had also convinced me that there is nothing on earth that turns quicker on its pivot than political idealism when touched by the breath of practical… Read more »
Africa: Greenpeace Africa Applauds Senegal's Publication of Fishing Vessel List and Urges the Government to Join FiTI [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision of the new Senegalese government to publish the list of vessels authorized to fish in the country's national waters. This decisive action… Read more »
May 07
Rwanda: Senegalese Army Chief Pledges Greater Security Cooperation With RDF
New Times
The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, Gen Mbaye Cissé, along with his delegation, on May 6, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters, where… Read more »
May 01
Senegal: Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years
RFI
After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou… Read more »
April 29
Senegal: Defending Democracy, the Senegalese Way [analysis]
ISS
Senegal's people stood up to protect their democracy rather than wait for the military or external help. Read more »
April 23
Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country's Relationship With the EU
RFI
Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Read more »
April 22
Senegal: Will Senegal's New President Shake Up External Relations? [analysis]
ISS
Despite pre-election rhetoric, long-standing principles and regional realities will likely guide international relations. Read more »
Gambia: Good Morning Mr President - Senegal-Gambia Relations, OIC Summit [editorial]
The Point
Mr President, it is gratifying to see the newly elected Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye make its first visit to The Gambia, to discuss pertinent issues including… Read more »