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The Senegalese head of state maintains support that contrasts with the criticisms from his camp regarding his predecessor’s record, turning their rivalry into a common diplomatic front.
The Senegalese MP relies on images of the three men in New York to suggest a political quid pro quo involving the IMF, a UN candidacy, and potential legal actions. No public document confirms his scenario.
In the Senegalese capital, local products like fonio and madd are gaining new visibility through street food, family recipes, and more creative dining options.
The Dakar public prosecutor has involved two investigative chambers in the case concerning political violence from 2021 to 2024. Several suspects have been arrested, including individuals linked to the Pape Abdoulaye Touré case, amid allegations classified as crimes against humanity.
SAMES calls on doctors, pharmacists, and dentists to participate in a new national strike on September 23 and 24. The union states it has not achieved any concrete progress following its meeting with the Ministry of Health; emergency services will remain operational.
The Paris judicial court has rejected Macky Sall’s requests to block nonamacky.org in France, a platform opposing his candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. The September 9 ruling also dismisses his claim based on the right to image.
The Senegalese goalkeeper states that the new head coach tried to change his mind. After a few days of reflection, he maintained his retirement announced on September 13.
Power outages affecting Senegal are linked to several simultaneous failures, including the unavailability of approximately 200 MW at Karpowership. Senelec hopes to restore the situation by Thursday, contingent on the successful completion of repairs.
The revised finance bill lowers revenue projections, raises energy subsidies to 790.3 billion FCFA, and cuts planned investments by 555 billion.
In Bambali, Ousmane Sonko joked about a potential candidacy for Sadio Mané in 2029, telling him that football was his domain, but politics was his.
Meeting in Saly, the Forum Civil calls on the Senegalese government to clarify several public finance issues, including the advance of approximately 37 billion FCFA related to ASER and the 30 billion mentioned regarding Kosmos Energy’s withdrawal from Yakaar-Teranga.
Scheduled for December, the Pont des Styles fair aims to facilitate the exchange of artisanal skills, contemporary creativity, and economic opportunities between elders and young designers.
Following his remarks on RTS, Abdoulaye Tine asserts that he has not officially announced any electoral date or presidential message. This clarification comes as the local elections scheduled for January 17, 2027, remain at the center of a debate over the electoral calendar.
In Dahra Djoloff, the distribution of certificates was accompanied by funding vouchers aimed at converting acquired skills into income-generating activities.
SM10 Agro will provide the Casamance region with mango processing units, backed by an announced investment of 11.7 billion CFA francs. The complex aims to create over 1,000 direct jobs.
Patrick Vieira unveiled his first squad as head coach of Senegal on Friday: 29 players selected, excluding Sadio Mané, with several new faces and established players.
Dakar aims to increase the share of gas produced in Senegal for electricity generation to reduce costs. The government targets a 30% reduction in the price of electricity per kilowatt-hour by 2030.
Cybastion plans to mobilize approximately $300 million for digital projects in Senegal. The funding specifically targets data centers, cybersecurity, technology transfer, and skills enhancement.
Kristalina Georgieva endorsed Dakar’s approach to addressing its debt and aims to expedite the new $2.2 billion program, which is still pending approval from the IMF board of directors.
In Dakar, Koko Dunda is emerging as one of the season’s standout fabrics. This hand-dyed cotton, originating from Bobo-Dioulasso, combines bold colors, lightness, and artisanal craftsmanship.
The memorandum signed at Gastech concerns five offshore blocks. Eni will finance geological and geophysical studies with PETROSEN, without automatically obtaining a petroleum title.
The event in Dakar will mark the operational start of the 1998 World Cup champion’s tenure, with the announcement of the squad called up for matches against Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Comoros.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to meet Kristalina Georgieva in Washington on September 15, as the new $2.2 billion program remains subject to IMF approval and several financial conditions.
At 34 years old, Édouard Mendy ends his international career with Senegal after eight years, 59 caps, and the Lions of Teranga’s first AFCON title.
