LGBTQ+ people go into hiding in Senegal as hundreds are arrested

Mass arrests, forced HIV testing and barriers to legal representation are part of an escalating crackdown against LGBTQ+ people in Senegal, according to a new report. More than 320 individuals have been arrested and detained on allegations of “acts against …

West Africa’s Energy Upheaval: Senegal’s Gas Bonanza and Nigeria’s Oil Crisis Spark a National and Regional Reckoning

Listen now9 min listen x1 As the dust settles on a decade of unbridled energy ambition in West Africa, two nations—Senegal and Nigeria—stand at the precipice of a seismic reckoning. The once-celebrated gas and oil industries, hailed as engines of economic …

Senegal opens 104 oil, gas blocks to investors

Senegal is offering 104 oil and gas blocks to investors as it seeks new upstream contracts to accelerate exploration and production, Energy and Petroleum Minister El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf said at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town. Of Senegal’s 113 …

"CAS" document sparks controversy: what is the truth about the Africa title being settled between Morocco and Senegal?

A document bearing the logo of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has been doing the rounds on social media, claiming a ruling had stripped Morocco of the Africa Cup of Nations title and handed it to Senegal. The claim set off a furious debate over …

US wants Senegal debt restructuring wrapped up in less than a year

By Andrea Shalal BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Reuters) – The United States views Senegal’s request for debt restructuring as a “great example” of progress on the Group of 20 Common Framework, and wants to see ​work on the case completed in less than a year, ‌a top US …

Gambia-Senegal Boundary Demarcation Advances as Phase II Begins

By Yunus S. Saliu The Gambia-Senegal boundary demarcation exercise has progressed to its second phase following the completion of the first phase of fieldwork, which covered nearly 30 kilometres, with the joint technical team identifying several colonial- …

Fatima Bio Leads Continental Push for Women’s Resilience at Senegal Campaign Launch

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Dr Fatima Bio, has reaffirmed the need to strengthen protections for women and girls against climate change and conflict following the launch of a national resilience campaign in Dakar, Senegal. The launch of the campaign, known …

In Senegal, green jobs are opening up new opportunities for women and young people

DAKAR (ILO News) – At the heart of the Saloum Delta's mangrove honey, oysters and ark clams are women and young people who are building their skills, organizing their activities and gradually gaining access to markets. In Dakar, the promotional event …

Morocco’s MOGA Festival Announces New Edition in Senegal November 20th

Senegal: IMF Optimistic on Debt Restructuring

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed optimism regarding Senegal’s capacity to reach an agreement with its creditors. The outcome of these discussions serves as a key test for the G20 debt framework, as Dakar seeks to secure a new 2.2 …