September 24
Senegal: AHBN to Launch Accountability for Health Security Financing in Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon
The African Health Budget Network (AHBN) is to launch a regional accountability framework for health security soon. Read more »
June 17
West Africa: Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Countries, Begins Production
Senegal has officially joined the list of oil-producing countries in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic history. Read more »
June 03
West Africa: Implications of Conference of Sahel States in Senegal
Senegal hosted a conference on Saturday, June 1 under the theme "The Alliance of Sahel States, a new platform for Senegal's regional integration", a development that could have… Read more »
May 12
Senegal: False! Senegal Did Not Change Its Official Language From French to Arabic
Claim: An X account (@_AfricanSoil) claimed that the government of Senegal had adopted Arabic as its official language while jettisoning French. Read more »
May 17
West Africa: Tinubu Asks Senegal's Faye to Prevail On Niger, Mali to Return to Ecowas
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 »
April 03
Senegal: Senegal's Youngest President, Faye, Sworn in
Senegal's opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in yesterday as the country's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic… Read more »
March 26
Senegal: 44-Year-Old Opposition Candidate Wins Senegal's Presidential Election
Senegalese opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye won the presidential election in a first-round ballot as former Prime Minister and ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba… Read more »
February 20
Senegal: President Macky Sall, Please Go
In another setback for democracy in West Africa, Senegal's President Macky Sall on February 3, 2024, announced the postponement of the country's presidential election scheduled for… Read more »
February 08
Senegal: Senegal - U.S., CDD Condemn Presidential Poll Shift
The United States and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD West Africa) have condemned the postponement of the highly anticipated presidential election in Senegal, which… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Delaying Senegal Presidential Poll 'Not Legitimate' - U.S.
The US State Department said a vote by Senegal's parliament to delay presidential elections until December "cannot be considered legitimate", urging the country to move forward… Read more »