Senegal

Tens of thousands of Moroccans temporarily crossed into Spanish-controlled Ceuta, with Morocco attributing the influx to online misinformation and human trafficking. Spain plans to expedite repatriation of irregular migrants, while Italy paused some Schengen movement privileges for Spain, highlighting EU migration tensions.

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are increasing in West Africa, with Senegal and Niger recently enacting stricter penalties for same-sex relationships. Activists claim politicians use LGBTQ+ communities as scapegoats to consolidate power amid global and regional backlash against LGBTQ+ rights.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party called Kiiraay, following a falling-out with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, and his party, Pastef.

Senegal is emerging as a key hub for shipping cocaine consumed in Europe, with half of Latin American cocaine destined for Europe expected to transit through West Africa by 2030. In Dakar, a major port city, the use of synthetic drugs is spreading rapidly, described as even more dangerous.

Faye launches a new party, formalizing his split with Sonko. Months of tensions between the president and ex-ally culminate in a split that will reshape Senegal's political landscape.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched his own political party, marking a split with former ally Ousmane Sonko. The new party signifies a deepening division between the two political figures.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has killed over 1,000 people. In Kenya, human rights groups warn of political 'goons' disrupting rallies ahead of next year's elections. Senegal's Pink Lake is gradually regaining its iconic color four years after floods threatened its ecosystem.

Farmers along The Gambia's border with Senegal have abandoned farmlands due to an ongoing boundary dispute, disrupting long-standing cross-border cultivation practices. Fields that were traditionally cultivated across the international boundary are now left uncultivated, affecting communities reliant on farming, trade, and family ties.

France completed its 60-year military withdrawal from Senegal on 17 July 2025. A new temporary defense partnership, established via a 15 July 2025 letter of intent, grants French forces access to Senegalese naval and airport facilities without permanent bases, focusing on maritime cooperation.

Senegal will support Macky Sall’s candidacy for the UN Secretary-General position. The announcement was made in a press release following an audience with current president Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed Macky Sall's candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, according to the foreign ministry. This endorsement provides Sall crucial backing from his home country despite political divisions.

A deadly ambush in northern Mali killed at least 50 soldiers. Nigeria faces a new challenge as foreign fighters join jihadist groups. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is supporting former President Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.

The UN refugee agency reported nearly 150 migrants dead or missing off West Africa after two incidents between July 14-18, with 387 rescued. The incidents involved a boat from Gambia and Senegal heading toward the Canary Islands, described as one of the deadliest migration routes.

Senegal's government reversed its decision to support former president Macky Sall's candidacy for UN chief after he visited the sitting president. The government had previously opposed him due to accusations of political repression during his tenure.

Domitexka's mill in Kaolack, Senegal, has the markets, expertise, and partnerships to compete globally in cotton production but requires patient capital to sustain operations, reflecting a broader challenge for African manufacturers.

Infrastructure for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics is 92-97% complete, with a full handover to the IOC scheduled for 31 July 2026. Senegal committed 35.97 billion CFA francs (US$58 million) under its IOC host contract, while broader Olympic-adjacent spending exceeds 604 billion.

Gambian government officials and military commanders praised soldiers at the Bullock Military Border Post for showing restraint after Senegalese troops demolished part of the camp's perimeter fence in a disputed border area. The incident has escalated tensions between Gambia and Senegal, prompting renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve their long-standing border dispute.

The article discusses how economic liberalization, once believed to promote democracy, has instead contributed to autocratization in many countries. It references the V-Dem Project's findings that 41% of the global population lives in autocratizing nations and highlights José Kaire's theory that economic reforms empower autocratic elites rather than fostering political freedoms. Examples include Mexico, Malaysia, and Senegal, where liberalization coincided with increased repression.

A leak of confidential documents revealed Russian agents placing articles in French-speaking media outlets across West and Central Africa. FRANCE 24 investigated the operation in Dakar, Senegal.

Russian agents have been planting hundreds of articles in French-speaking media outlets across West and Central Africa, as revealed by a leak of confidential documents. FRANCE 24 investigated this operation in Dakar, Senegal, with a report by Nathan Gallo and Derek Thomson, supported by footage from Aminatou Diallo.

Senegal's former president Macky Sall returns home for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, linked to his bid to become UN secretary-general. Opponents argue the violence during his final months should disqualify him.

Mali and Niger's foreign ministers accused neighboring countries of harboring and financing terrorist groups during a Senegal forum on 21 April 2026. The three AES states—Mali, Niger, and another unnamed nation—formally withdrew from ECOWAS in January 2025 and established a 5,000-strong joint force outside the bloc’s structures.

A Hakki-Pikki woman is accused of selling her daughter in Senegal. The girl was rescued by local police, and the Karnataka Hakki-Pikki Budakattu Sanghatane is working to repatriate her to India.

In Senegal, activist Modou Fall raises awareness about plastic pollution by wearing an outfit made from discarded plastic waste. He aims to highlight the environmental challenge and urge authorities to enforce protection laws.

In March, Senegal passed a law increasing penalties for same-sex relations, causing fear among LGBTQ+ individuals who live in daily anxiety of arrest.

Ousmane Sonko has disclosed the reasons for ending his political partnership with the president of Senegal, leading to a constitutional standoff. The split between the two former allies is reshaping the country's political landscape.

Farmers in Senegal are introducing fish into rice paddies to fertilize crops, provide food, and consume snails that carry parasitic worms. The initiative aims to improve health outcomes and increase farmers' income.

Farmers in Senegal are introducing fish into their rice paddies to fertilize crops, provide a food source, and control snails that carry parasitic worms.

The World Cup has seen widespread Palestinian solidarity symbols despite Palestine not competing, with Arab teams and fans prominently displaying flags and keffiyehs. Morocco's elimination marked the end of Arab representation, and Egypt's coach publicly honored Palestinian supporters after a win. Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Egypt's victory, and support for Palestine has now extended beyond Arab and Muslim nations.

Senegal’s Constitutional Council rejected a constitutional amendment that would have expanded parliamentary powers and reduced presidential authority. The rejected reform, proposed by Ousmane Sonko’s party, faced political tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko, who now leads the National Assembly.

Senegal’s infrastructure development is being hindered by a hidden-debt scandal. The Regional Express Train, a key infrastructure project, operates from Dakar Station in the capital.

Senegal’s president announced plans to establish a new political party, intensifying political divisions after firing his prime minister. The move follows legislative efforts to limit the president’s powers and disputes over managing undeclared debt from the previous government.

Senegal is holding a referendum to decide on constitutional reforms that would reduce President Faye's powers. The proposed amendments have sparked political unrest and public debate.

Belgium fans celebrated a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time, securing their place in the last 16 of the tournament.

Team USA venció 2-0 a Bosnia y se unió a México y Canadá en octavos de final. Inglaterra remontó ante RD del Congo con un doblete de Harry Kane, y Bélgica eliminó a Senegal en la prórroga tras una remontada dramática.

Bélgica resucitó al final del partido, empató 2-2 con Senegal tras anotar dos goles en tres minutos, y luego se clasificó a los octavos de final con un penal de Tielemans en la prórroga.

Youri Tielemans scores an equalizer for Belgium against Senegal with a header following an assist from Leandro Trossard, rescuing a match that seemed lost after Senegal's goalkeeper erred.

Romelu Lukaku scored a goal for Belgium against Senegal, assisted by Thomas Meunier's precise cross. The goal reduced Belgium's deficit in the match.

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Senegalese lawmakers voted to limit presidential powers, proposing reforms to empower parliament and ban the president from leading a political party or coalition. The move follows political tensions after Speaker Ousmane Sonko was dismissed as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, amid a national debt crisis and IMF lending suspension.