Senegal navy intercepts 201 migrants off coast
Authorities in Senegal stopped a group of 201 migrants in a recent operation as the Atlantic route remains the most dangerous path to Europe.
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Trump urges African leaders to take US deportees from other nations
The pitch was delivered at Wednesday’s White House meeting with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Gabon
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Trump hosts five African leaders amid tariffs and aid cuts
Trump’s tariffs hit several African exporters with levies of up to 10 percent, and aid reductions have slashed health and development funding
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Senegal scraps Akon’s $6B futuristic city plan
Akon City, a $6B smart city in Senegal powered by crypto and renewables, officially scrapped by government
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Senegal raises 2025 budget deficit forecast amid fiscal strain
Senegal has raised its 2025 budget deficit forecast to 7.82% of GDP due to lower revenue expectations and revised GDP figures, amid ongoing fiscal pressure.
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France faces complaint over Thiaroye massacre
Senegalese son accuses France of hiding remains of his father killed in the Thiaroye massacre during World War II.
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IMF backs Senegal’s self-funding but probe continues
Senegal’s push for fiscal independence is praised by the IMF though the misreporting issue remains unresolved.
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Senegal revokes amnesty for certain crimes linked to 2021-24 protests
The original law, passed in March 2024 under former President Macky Sall, granted amnesty to both security forces and protesters involved in violent clashes
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France starts military pullout from Senegal, hands over 2 bases
West African push against foreign troops gains momentum as France withdraws
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Pro-Sall MP jailed in Senegal over corruption allegations
A Senegalese lawmaker close to former President Macky Sall has been jailed on charges of money laundering, public funds fraud, and criminal association, as authorities intensify their anti-corruption efforts.
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