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Senegal, IMF Reach $2.2 Billion Staff-level Agreement After Hidden Debt Crisis

September 2, 2026

Senegal has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a proposed $2.2 billion lending programme, nearly two years after a debt misreporting scandal forced the suspension of an earlier

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Sonko Elected Speaker of Senegal National Assembly Amid Political Shake-Up

May 26, 2026

A major political realignment has unfolded in Senegal as former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reportedly been elected President (Speaker) of the country’s National Assembly, marking a dramatic return to frontline governance

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Ex-Minister Challenges Sonko’s Planned Return to Senegal Parliament, Warns of ‘Constitutional Crisis’

May 25, 2026

A major constitutional dispute has erupted in Senegal after former minister Doudou Ka strongly opposed moves to reinstate former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko into the National Assembly, describing the process as a

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Sonko Moves to Tighten Grip on Senegal Parliament After PM Ouster

May 25, 2026

A fresh political showdown is unfolding in Senegal as former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko moves to take control of the country’s National Assembly following his removal from government by President Bassirou Diomaye

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Senegal National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye Resigns

May 24, 2026

The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, El Malick Ndiaye, has resigned from office, citing what he described as a decision guided by “the supreme interest of the Nation” and his personal conception

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Senegal’s Ruling Alliance Crumbles as President Faye Fires PM Sonko, Dissolves Government

May 23, 2026

A major political crisis has erupted in Senegal after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the entire government, signalling the collapse of one of West Africa’s most

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Senegal Win Africa Cup of Nations After Extra-Time Thriller Against Morocco

January 19, 2026

Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a dramatic 1–0 win over hosts Morocco in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes, with Senegal

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Senegal Urges US To Withdraw Sanctions On ICC Officials

August 22, 2025

Senegal has condemned the latest United States sanctions targeting International Criminal Court (ICC) magistrates and called for their immediate withdrawal, describing the move as a direct attack on the independence of international

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England Tamed By Senegal’s Teranga Lions In Historic Win

June 10, 2025

Former African champions Senegal came from a goal down to beat England 3-1 Tuesday night’s international friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground Stadium. The Three Lions went ahead in the 7th minute

Saka Doubtful For England Games Against Australia, Italy - Arteta

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Saka Assures Stronger Arsenal, Set For First England Game Under Tuchel

June 9, 2025

Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, is hopeful that the 13-time Premier League winners will lift the title again after 21 years of drought. Despite producing great academy products and buying world class players

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Just In: Faye sworn-in As Senegal president, Vows Radical Change

April 2, 2024

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, took oath as Senegal’s youngest president, promising sweeping reforms after a landslide victory. From the heart of Diamniadio, near Dakar, Faye declared his commitment to Senegal’s people and

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Just In: Tinubu To Leave Abuja For Senegal To Represent ECOWAS For Faye’s Inauguration On Tuesday

April 1, 2024

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart from Abuja tomorrow, April 2nd, for Dakar, Senegal, marking his first official visit to the country since assuming the chairmanship of the ECOWAS Authority of

Africa·News·World News

20 Things To Know About The 44 Years Old Senegal New President-Elect

March 29, 2024

Senegal’s political landscape sees a shift as 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerges victorious in the presidential race. A protege of Ousmane Sonko, Faye’s journey from a humble upbringing to the pinnacle of

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13th African Games: Falconets Beat Uganda, Set Up Final Clash Against Ghana

March 19, 2024

Nigeria's Super Falconets on Monday night got the better of the Cranes Queens of Uganda in the first semifinals of the women's football tournament of the 13th African Games holding in Ghana,

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African Games: Gusau Charges Flying Eagles To Gun For Victory Against Senegal

March 13, 2024

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has charged players of the Flying Eagles to produce their best performances in Friday's crucial Group B game against Senegal in the 13th

Africa

#FixPolitics Expresses Solidarity With Senegalese Over Political Crisis

February 25, 2024

The #FixPolitics Initiative has expressed support for Senegalese citizens and the #FixPolitics Senegal team as they deal with the complexities of the political crisis that is unfolding in their nation.

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Senegal Lawmakers Vote To Postpone Presidential Election Amid Controversy

February 6, 2024

Senegal's lawmakers have approved the postponement of the presidential election from February 25 to December 15.

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Senegal Basketball Women’s Coach Targets Olympics Ticket At Nigeria’s Expense

December 27, 2023

Beating Nigeria to the ticket of the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris is the sole aim of newly appointed head coach of the Senegal women's senior basketball national team, Albert Antuna.

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Senegal Beats Nigeria’s Flying Eagles In AFCON U-20 Clash

February 19, 2023

Nigeria's U-20 national team, Flying Eagles, began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Egypt on a losing note Sunday evening with a 1-0 defeat to the junior Teranga Lions of

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Viva Africa! The Impact Of Morocco’s Fantastic World Cup Performance

December 7, 2022

Morocco 'flew Africa's flag high' on Tuesday evening at the Education City Stadium in Doha as they beat 2010 World Cup winners Spain on penalties to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament

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Senegal Beat Ecuador, Book Round Of 16 Place

November 29, 2022

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly scored a second-half winner as the Teranga Lions beat South Americans Ecuador 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium to finish second in Group A and book their place

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Gakpo, Klassen Strike Late As Netherlands Beat Senegal

November 21, 2022

African champions Senegal suffered a 2-0 defeat in their Group A game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Monday evening reports Prime Business Africa

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2022 FIFA World Cup Team Profiles: The Teranga Lions Set To Roar In The Gulf

November 13, 2022

With barely a week to the big kick off of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Prime Business Africa presents profiles of the teams heading to the 32nd edition of the tournament.

Sports·News

Senegal To Employ Witchdoctors For Mane’s Injury Ahead World Cup

November 11, 2022

Senegal will include Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane in its World Cup squad to be announced Friday morning (today) despite the inquiry suffered by the African Footballer of The Year winner in

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Chelsea, Napoli Agree £38m Deal For Koulibaly

July 12, 2022

Premier League side Chelsea on Tuesday evening pulled a sensational move for Napoli and Senegal’s centreback Kalidou Koulibaly who is now expected to head with the Blues for their pre season tour

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IDA: Nigeria To Benefit From World Bank’s $93 billion Poor Developing Country Fund

July 8, 2022

The International Development Association (IDA) plans to disburse 70 percent of its $93 billion global fund in Africa, and Nigeria will receive the largest cut, a statement obtained on Thursday disclosed. IDA

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Bayern Munich Unveils Sadio Mane After £35.1M Move From Liverpool

June 22, 2022

Sadio Mane was unveiled Wednesday as a Bayern Munich player after his €32m move and has told the Bavarian fans that he “can’t wait to play” after completing his move from Liverpool.

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Super Falconets Book Ticket To FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

March 26, 2022

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Super Falconets on Saturday evening qualified for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica.

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How We Defeated Senegal In Women’s World Cup Qualifiers – Nigeria’s U-20 Coach

March 13, 2022

Nigeria's U-20 Women's national team, the Super Falconets on Saturday took one step closer to qualifying for the 2022 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica after a hard-earned 3-1 defeat

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Happening Now: Okocha Joins Eto’o, Drogba In Senegal’s Stadium Inauguration

February 21, 2022

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha is one of former African football superstars who are presently at today’s (Monday)

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New Stadium To Be Named After AFCON Hero Mane

Mayor of the Senegalese region of Sedhiou, Abdoulaye Diop on Friday confirmed plans to name the city’s new stadium after Liverpool star Sadio Mane as a reward for his performances at the just concluded Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

February 11, 2022

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AFCON Title: Senegal’s President Gifts Victorious Players Cash, Lands

President Macky Sall of Senegal on Tuesday night awarded the triumphant Teranga Lions national team players cash prizes, national honour and plots of lands each on Tuesday night for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Senegal overcame Egypt

February 9, 2022

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2022 World Cup Playoffs: Salah Seeks AFCON Final Revenge Against Senegal

Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is upbeat that his country will avenge the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations final defeat to Senegal when both teams face off in the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs next month. The Teranga Lions

February 8, 2022

Sports

Senegal’s President Declares Monday Public Holiday To Celebrate AFCON Feat

Senegal’s President Macky Sall has remarkably declared today (Monday) a public holiday in the country to celebrate the Teranga Lions first ever African Cup of Nations title. Lions first ever African Cup of Nations crown following their victory against

February 7, 2022

Sports

Senegal Beats Egypt After Shootout To Win 33rd Edition Of AFCON

Sadio Mane scored the wining penalty kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalty shootouts to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw in 120 minutes. The Liverpool forward had seen a seventh-minute penalty

February 6, 2022

FEATURES·Sports

2021 AFCON: Final Battle Of The Pharaohs, Teranga Lions As Salah, Mane Hope To Lift Nations

The curtains will come down tonight in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with seven-time champions Egypt facing deputy African champions Senegal at the Olembe’s Paul Biya Stadium. The subplot in the AFCON final is indusputably the meeting

February 6, 2022

Sports

Egypt Demands Postponement Of AFCON Final Against Senegal

The assistant coach of Egyptian national team in the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Diaa al-Sayed, has called for the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon slated for this Sunday, February 6, to be postponed.

February 4, 2022

Sports

AFCON: Pharoahs Of Egypt Tame Indomitable Lions Of Cameroon, To Face Senegal In Sunday’s Final

The Terenga Lions of Senegal will battle Pharaohs of Egypt in the final of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON in Cameroon after the Egyptians defeated hosts Cameroon 3-1 in the penalty shootout on Thursday night. Cameroon and Egypt semi-final match

February 3, 2022

Sports

AFCON: Senegal Outwits Resilient Equatorial Guinea

Deputy African champions Senegal moved a step closer to reaching another Africa Cup of Nations final as they booked their place in the semi-final stage of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2021 with a 3-1 defeat of Equatorial Guinea.

January 30, 2022

Sports·FEATURES

AFCON: Cameroon, Tunisia, Senegal, Morocco, Egypt Battle For Semifinals Berths

Thursday and Friday are observed as rest days in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon with the quarterfinals matches holding on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament has seen the ouster of supposedly strong contenders for the title like Cote

January 28, 2022

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