SENEGAL: Senegal has begun construction of a new pipeline and power plant project that will utilize gas from a BP-operated asset. The initiative is expected to strengthen the country’s energy supply and support industrial growth. Officials believe the project will improve electricity access and reduce dependence on costly fuel imports. It also represents a significant [...]

SENEGAL: Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are playing a growing role in empowering women across Senegal’s informal economy. Tools like mobile phones, social media, and mobile payments are helping women start and manage small businesses from home. These technologies allow them to balance household responsibilities while earning an income. ICTs also improve safety by reducing [...]

SENEGAL: Protesters in Senegal have taken to the streets to voice frustration over increasing living costs and a deepening debt crisis. Many citizens are struggling with higher prices for basic goods and limited economic opportunities. The demonstrations reflect widespread concern about financial stability and government policies. Tensions are rising as people demand relief and accountability. [...]

SENEGAL: Senegal’s president has approved a new law that significantly increases jail terms related to LGBT activities. The legislation reflects the country’s firm stance on social and cultural norms. Human rights groups have raised concerns about the potential impact on personal freedoms and legal protections. The move has sparked both domestic and international reactions. It [...]

SENEGAL: Small-scale fishers in Senegal are facing growing hardship as illegal and large industrial vessels dominate coastal waters. These foreign and commercial fleets are depleting fish stocks, making it difficult for local communities to sustain their daily income. Many families who depend on fishing are now struggling to survive as catches continue to decline. The [...]

SENEGAL: Deadly attacks along a key transport corridor between Senegal and Mali have brought trade to a near standstill. The route is essential for moving goods, food supplies, and fuel between the two countries. Truck drivers and traders are facing growing insecurity, forcing many to suspend operations. The disruption is already affecting market prices and [...]

SENEGAL: Senegal’s solar energy capacity has climbed to 671 megawatts, marking a major step in the country’s renewable energy journey. The growth reflects sustained investment in clean power to meet rising electricity demand. Solar projects are helping reduce dependence on fossil fuels and improve energy access nationwide. Officials see renewables as key to long-term economic [...]

SENEGAL: Senegal is facing mounting debt challenges as economic pressures strain public finances. A newly appointed International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief is set to visit the country for high-level discussions. The visit is expected to focus on fiscal reforms, debt sustainability, and economic stability. Authorities hope renewed engagement will restore confidence and unlock financial [...]

SENEGAL: Senegal has chosen to halt all extraditions to France, claiming that Paris is not cooperating. Dakar has been unsuccessfully attempting to extradite two Senegalese citizens who are currently in France. Because of this situation, Senegal will not extradite 12 individuals wanted by France until it gets a positive reply from Paris regarding its own [...]

SENEGAL: The 18-year-old goalkeeper from Dakar, Senegal, passed away in October, just weeks after leaving his home. He believed he was traveling to Morocco for club trials and to meet agents and international coaches. Instead, he was taken hundreds of miles to Ghana, where he was forced to call his family and ask them to [...]