Russia-linked oil tanker hit by ‘external explosions’ off Dakar
Dakar – An oil tanker was struck off the coast of Dakar by four external explosions last week after... Read more
3 Dec, 2025
Senegal arrests suspected killer of AFP’s Gambia correspondent
Banjul – A former member of a Gambian death squad suspected of killing AFP’s correspondent in the west African... Read more
1 Dec, 2025
Senegal PM warns of ‘sacrifices’ as economy falters
Dakar – Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko asked his country Saturday to accept “sacrifices” to ensure an economic recovery... Read more
10 Nov, 2025
Two journalists’ newsroom arrests spark outcry in Senegal
Dakar – The arrest of two Senegalese journalists this week in their newsrooms over their interviews of a wanted... Read more
30 Oct, 2025
Concern over freedom of expression under Senegal’s new leaders
Dakar – With a journalist convicted of “offending” the prime minister, commentators jailed and political opponents under pressure, freedom... Read more
16 Sep, 2025
Senegal leader pledges ‘government of commitment’ with cabinet shuffle
Dakar – Senegal’s government has replaced the justice and interior ministers in a cabinet shake-up, pledging a “government of... Read more
8 Sep, 2025
Nearly 30 die in traffic accidents during annual Senegal pilgrimage
Dakar – Nearly 30 people died in road traffic accidents during Senegal’s yearly Grand Magal pilgrimage in which members... Read more
18 Aug, 2025
French army to leave Senegal amid Africa downsizing
Dakar – France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army... Read more
17 Jul, 2025
Presidents of five African nations to meet with Trump at White House
Dakar – US President Donald Trump will welcome five African leaders to a White House lunch on Wednesday, with... Read more
9 Jul, 2025
Senegal’s top court upholds PM’s defamation conviction
Dakar – Senegal’s Supreme Court has upheld a defamation conviction against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, validating a verdict which... Read more
3 Jul, 2025
