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Papa Gueye’s strike into the net in extra time, on the night of January 18 in Rabat, sent thousands of Senegalese supporters into streets from Dakar to Marseille. Captain Sadio Mané — veteran, icon, the man who had urged his team back onto the pitch during a chaotic walkout — lifted the Africa Cup of […]
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Senegal faces fresh scrutiny after undisclosed €650 million financing deals surfaced, adding to IMF findings that it significantly underreported debt and fiscal deficits between 2019 and 2023. The episode highlights a wider African problem of weak transparency, hidden liabilities, and complex borrowing structures that conceal true debt levels and intensify financial risks. This story is […]
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What You Need to Know Senegal is a coastal West African nation known for its political stability, cultural influence, and strategic Atlantic location. Anchored by Dakar—one of Africa’s most important port cities—Senegal has long served as a bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Americas. With a strong democratic tradition, vibrant creative industries, and growing role […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has directed research and consulting efforts across all aspects of Senegalese life. Our analysts note that while Senegal boasts one of Africa’s most developed tourism sectors, foreign aid remains essential for national development, particularly in combating poverty. The economy is diverse, benefiting from a well-developed port, […]
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The African Development Bank and Invest in Africa are investing in people-powered climate solutions—creating green jobs that protect ecosystems and strengthen local economies. The African Development Bank has signed an $850,000 grant agreement with non-profit organization Invest in Africa (IIA) to launch the MicroGREEN project in Ghana and Senegal. The initiative will expand opportunities for […]
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As the effects of climate change intensify across the African continent, West Africa stands at the forefront of this crisis. The region is increasingly grappling with rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and worsening food insecurity. According to the Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN) index, countries like Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire are among the […]
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Senegal’s ruling party, PASTEF, has secured a commanding majority of the National Assembly following recent legislative elections. This victory grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to implement his ambitious Senegal 2050 reform agenda. Though specifics remain provisional, the plan outlines economic transformation, social justice, and anti-corruption measures for the West African country. However, […]
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Pastef party has secured 130 out of 165 parliamentary seats in the recent legislative elections, according to results announced by the national vote counting commission. Faye, who assumed office in April, dissolved parliament in September, citing opposition resistance to his legislative proposals. The newly elected majority is expected to aid […]
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Averaging around 4.4 births per woman, Senegal has one of the highest fertility rates in the world. Yet pregnancy is risky, especially in rural areas where as many as one in 19 women will die in childbirth. In addition, the lack of access to healthcare facilities significantly contributes to medical deserts. For some women, accessing […]
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DP World marked the official start of Senegal’s cashew export season on 5 July, welcoming the MV Diogue, a mega-shipment carrying 2,000 tonnes of cashews from neighbouring Guinea-Bissau. West Africa is becoming one of the world’s leading exporters of cashew nuts, and, in Senegal, the nut sector is flourishing due to the country’s role as […]
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