The outcome could shape the country’s economic future and stability as voters choose new leaders for a 165-seat assembly.
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The European Union has decided not to renew its fishing agreement with Senegal due to the country’s failure to address illegal fishing practices.
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Senegal’s IMF loan program is delayed due to discrepancies in previously reported debt and deficit figures uncovered by a recent government audit.
Senegal’s IMF program on hold until audit review is completed Read More »
The first-ever ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership forum, chaired by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, opened in the city of Sochi on Saturday. The two-day event is taking place at Sirius University, with the participation of foreign ministers from Russia and African states, as well as the leadership of the African Union Commission and major continental integration associations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The business program on the sidelines of the conference features roundtable discussions and panel sessions on key items on the Russian-African agenda, including security, trade and investment, industrialization, technology transfers, agriculture, the development of the mining sector, education, healthcare and epidemiological safety. The ministry said Lavrov held six bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Libya, Mali, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda earlier in the day. Speaking at a meeting with Libyan Foreign Minister Taher al-Baour, Lavrov said the situation in the Middle East is changing fast. “We want to contribute as much as possible to its pacification in the Palestinian territories, in Lebanon, and in Libya,” he added. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, for his part, held talks with his counterparts from Ghana, Sierra Leone and Somalia.
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Petrosen targets mid-2025 for final investment decision on Yakaar-Teranga gas project and seeks new partners.
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Ahead of the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, women in Senegal marched through Dakar on Saturday to demand climate justice. Approximately 50 activists gathered to call for the protection of the country’s resources and a decarbonized future. Cheikh Niang Faye, a former tour guide, expressed frustration over four years of protests yielding little change. “They’re spending billions on conferences but owe us billions in compensation. It’s the industrialized nations that have caused these greenhouse gases,” she stated. This year, record floods in Senegal have affected tens of thousands and damaged over 1,000 hectares of crops. Activists argue that those responsible for emissions owe Africa reparations for the climate-related suffering. Khady Faye, an activist from the Saloum Delta, emphasized the need to protect local communities from coastal erosion exacerbated by oil drilling. She urged, “Leave the gas at Sangomar underground, and let the community live normally. We want climate justice.” Khady Camara, the march’s main organizer, called for countries to respect the Paris Agreement, urging polluting nations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which she identified as the root of Africa’s climate catastrophes.
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Turkish President Erdogan commends Senegal for its support of Palestine’s two-state solution and calls for action against Israel’s policies.
Turkey hails Senegal’s support for Palestine’s two-state solution Read More »
The government aims to engage with the IMF to establish a new program that aligns with its objectives for stabilizing the macroeconomic framework
Senegal secures $300M for 2024 budget after IMF delay Read More »
Mali, Senegal, and Somalia condemned a “heinous” terrorist attack on a defense industry facility in Turkey’s capital on Wednesday. Mali’s transitional government president, Col. Assimi Goita, expressed “total solidarity” with Turkey, a key defense partner, and extended condolences to the victims’ families. The attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) resulted in at least five deaths and 22 injuries, according to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye labeled the attack “cowardly,” expressing compassion for the Turkish people and condolences to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Somalia condemned the incident as a “heinous” act, noting it poses a threat to global peace. The Foreign Ministry commended the swift response of Turkish security forces and expressed confidence that the perpetrators would be brought to justice. Somalia reiterated its commitment to fighting terrorism alongside Turkey and the international community, calling for strengthened cooperation against such threats.
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The Israeli bombardment of Lebanon has forced many to flee their homes. Senegal has responded by organizing repatriation flights and providing humanitarian aid to those affected.
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