Senegal

Senegal Chases an IMF Deal as Debt Tops 130% of GDP

A Senegal IMF deal is in sight as public debt nears 132% of GDP, with Dakar opening the door to...

June 30, 2026

Senegal’s Political Crisis Deepens as Faye Sacks Sonko

Senegal's political crisis deepened after President Faye sacked PM Sonko and dissolved the government, with an IMF loan frozen and...

June 24, 2026

Senegal’s Oil Industry Hits Milestone with Sangomar’s January Output

Senegal’s Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines reported that the Sangomar offshore oil field produced 3.11 million barrels of crude...

February 10, 2025

Senegal Achieves 16.9 Million Barrels of Oil Production in 2024, Surpassing Expectations

Senegal's Sangomar offshore oil field produced 16.9 million barrels of crude oil in 2024, exceeding its target of 11.7 million...

January 8, 2025

Senegal Faces Economic Threat as EU Withdraws Fishing Rights

The European Union (EU) has announced it will not renew its fisheries agreement with Senegal, set to expire on November...

November 12, 2024

Senegal Partners with Turkey for Food Sovereignty Amid Ankara’s Growing African Influence

Senegal has recently signed a significant agreement on agricultural mechanization with the Turkish government. This partnership aims

October 31, 2024

Senegal Unveils Ambitious $3.3 billion Plan for National Transformation

The Senegalese government has revealed its five-year action plan for 2025-2029, marking the first phase of the "Senegal 2050" national...

October 14, 2024

Senegal’s Startup Boom: A Beacon of Innovation and Economic Growth in West Africa

Senegal's startup ecosystem has emerged as a powerhouse in West Africa attracting significant investments. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...

October 10, 2024

Senegal’s Golden Shadow: A Decade of Illicit Gold Exports

Senegal's glittering gold industry hides a darker reality beneath its surface. A recent study by Swiss NGO SWISSAID has uncovered...

October 3, 2024