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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

Africa

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

Sports

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

News·Sports

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.

Africa

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.

News·Sports

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.

News·Sports

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

Sports·News·World News

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.

Sports·News

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.

News·Sports

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)

Sports

AFCON: Senegal, Morocco Defeat Cape Verde, Malawi To Qualify For Quarterfinals

Pre tournament favourites and Africa’s deputy champions Senegal qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating nine-man Cape Verde Cape 2-0 at the Stade Omnisports de Bafoussam in a round- of – 16 match on Tuesday

January 25, 2022

Sports

Court of Arbitration Lifts FIFA’s Ban On Senegal, Marseille Star Gueye

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has lifted the suspension placed on Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye. The decision comes as a boost for Senegal ahead of their final Group B match against Malawi at ongoing AFCON on Tuesday.

January 17, 2022

Sports

Senegal Held By Guinea, Morocco Outclass Comoros

Malawi Edges Past Zimbabwe Senegal were held to a scoreless draw by Guinea on Friday as both teams moved a step closer to reaching the Round of 16 stages of the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal led by Liverpool forward Sadio Mane

January 14, 2022

Sports

Late Mane’s Goal Kills Zimbabwe’s Resistance, Guinea Edges Past Malawi

A late penalty from talisman Sadio Mane helped Senegal beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in their opening TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon match at the Kouekong Stadium in Baffoussam. The Teranga Lions started the better side in Baffoussam with

January 10, 2022

Sports·Africa

Diouf Predicts Senegal’s Triumph At AFCON 2021 In Cameroon

The 2001 Africa Footballer of the Year winner El Hadji Diouf has tipped Senegal to emerge as champions of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, overlooking Nigeria. Diouf was part of the Senegalese side that finished as runners up

January 4, 2022

Sports

Senegal – Born Viera Berates Journalists, Critics Of The Africa Cup of Nations

Former France Midfielder Set To Lose Key African Stars For AFCON Crystal Palace manager and former Arsenal captain, Patrick Vieira, said that there needs to be more respectful when discussing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from am European standpoint.

December 26, 2021

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Senegal Seeks Nigeria’s Backing To Develop Oil, Gas Sector

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. Photo credit: NAN SENEGAL’S effort in seeking Nigeria’s support for the development of its oil and gas sector has been commended by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timpre Sylva. Sylva gave

August 2, 2021

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