Fishermen Left Stranded As Senegal's Most Sought-After Catch Moves North
RFI
Coastal communities in Senegal are reeling as stocks of sardinella - the country's most consumed fish - disappear from local waters. While fishermen blame industrial trawlers,… Read more »
Senegalese Court Acquits Aisha Fatty On Charges of Blackmailing Thiam
Foroyaa
Aisha Fatty, a Gambian business lady accused of blackmail by a Senegalese business tycoon, has been acquitted and discharged by a Senegalese court on Friday. Read more »
60% of Senegal's Pilgrims Tested Positive With Covid-19
The Point
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Senegalese pilgrims returning from Mecca faced a more immediate threat this year: a severe heat wave. The Saudi government allocated 12,860… Read more »
President of the Republic Receives Senegal's Ambassador to Algeria
Algerie Presse Service
The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received Wednesday, in Algiers, the ambassador of the Republic of Senegal, Serigne Dieye, who paid a farewell visit to him as… Read more »
World Bank Scales Up Support for Water and Sanitation in Senegal to Reach 7 Million Inhabitants [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved $200 million in financing to help Senegal improve safely managed sanitation services and water resources in priority water security hotspots. Read more »
Senegal's President Faye Travels to France for First International Visit
RFI
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is traveling to France this week for his first official visit outside of Africa. He will participate in the Global Forum for Vaccine… Read more »
Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Namibian
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
Under Secretary Zeya's Travel to Senegal and Guinea [press release]
State Department
Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Dakar, Senegal, and Conakry, Guinea from June 9-14 to engage on democracy,… Read more »
Embassy, NGO Rescue 24 Trafficked Nigerian Girls in Senegal
Premium Times
"These girls and many more are being trafficked to Senegal, through Cotonou, Benin Republic via Mali to the Senegal border for prostitution." Read more »
The World Bank Boosts Its Support for Local Governments and Climate Resilience in Senegal [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved an additional $110 million in Program for Results financing for the Municipal and Agglomeration Support Program (PACASEN) in Senegal. This additional… Read more »
Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Countries, Begins Production
Daily Trust
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 »
Senegal Govt Reduces Prices of Basic Commodities
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has reduced the prices of basic commodities to ease the financial burden of meeting necessities, a move welcomed by households… Read more »
Senegal Has a Rich History of Traditional Music - How It Lives On in Modern Music [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Senegal has a rich history of traditional music - and this lives on as it influences the west African country's modern music today. Read more »
Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Nations With Launch of First Offshore Field
RFI
Senegal has joined the ranks of oil-producing nations with Australian company Woodside Energy on Tuesday announcing the start of production in the West African country's first… Read more »
Senegalese Minister Calls for Lifting of Zim Sanctions
The Herald
Senegalese Secretary of State for Culture, Creative Industries and Historical Heritage Dr Bacary Sarr has called for the lifting of sanctions illegally imposed on Zimbabwe and for… Read more »