France Returns Military Base to Senegal as Part of Broader Withdrawal

Senegal: France has transferred a military base to Senegal as part of a larger withdrawal of its troops from the West African nation. Senegal's President Bassirou Dioumaye Faye announced late last year that France, the former colonial power, must close its military bases in Senegal by 2025. This process began in March with the initial [...]

New Offshore Gas Project in Senegal Raises Concerns Among Fishing Communities

Senegal: The natural gas initiative, a collaboration between British energy company BP and U.S.-based Kosmos Energy, commenced operations on December 31, 2024. It is designed to create employment opportunities for the densely populated fishing community of Guet Ndar, located near the historic colonial capital of Saint Louis. This gas extraction facility, the deepest in Africa, [...]

Senegal Court Charges Fifth Former Minister Amadou Mansour Faye Over Graft

Senegal: A Senegalese court has charged a fifth minister from the previous administration with corruption as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye intensifies his anti-corruption efforts. Amadou Mansour Faye, a former minister of community development, is accused of misappropriating over $4.6 million in public funds in Senegal, according to reports. Currently, he serves as the mayor of [...]

MP Calls for High Treason Charges Against Former President Macky Sall

Senegal: A lawmaker has officially suggested charging former President Macky Sall with high treason. This proposal comes after the Court of Auditors revealed serious financial misconduct during Sall's presidency from 2019 to 2023, including allegations of forged documents, embezzlement, money laundering, and illicit enrichment. Current Justice Minister Ousmane Diagne confirmed that the investigation is currently [...]

Senegal’s Fight Against Fake News: Fact-Checking Efforts in Senegal

Senegal's media has been fighting fake news for a couple of years now. Misinformation and disinformation have been accelerated at speed deliberately causing harm in society. Specialists in media and communication conducted a survey to combat misinformation. The research shed light on the various loopholes in the media houses. There has been evidence for a [...]

France Initiates Troop Withdrawal from Senegal

France has started removing its troops from Senegal and handed over military facilities following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to remove foreign troops. The handover of the Marechal and Saint Exupery districts was completed on March 7, 2025. This follows growing opposition in West Africa against the French military presence, viewed as a remnant of [...]

Senegal-Gambia Trade Faces Fluctuations Amid Economic Challenges

Senegal - Trade between Senegal and The Gambia has been experiencing fluctuations due to various economic and logistical challenges. Factors such as border restrictions, tariff changes, and political tensions have impacted the flow of goods between the two neighboring countries. Despite their historical trade ties, instability in trade policies has created uncertainty for businesses and [...]

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