Senegal

Senegal’s Agricultural Sector Faces Annual Funding Gap of Over $600 Million

Senegal's agricultural sector grapples with a significant annual funding shortfall of 364 billion FCFA ($611 million). Analysis from The Rio...

September 23, 2024

Senegal’s Political Shakeup: President Faye Dissolves Parliament, Calls for Early Elections

In a bold move, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dissolved the opposition-led National Assembly on September 12, 2024. This decision...

September 13, 2024

Senegal’s Satellite Launch: A Strategic Move Toward Technological Sovereignty

On August 16 2024 Senegal launched its first satellite GAINDESAT-1A from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base. Coverage and analysis from...

August 19, 2024

Senegal’s Gradual Transition: From Agriculture to Oil Opportunities

In 2023 Senegal displayed remarkable economic resilience achieving a GDP growth of 4.3% an increase from 3.8% in 2022. Analysis...

August 15, 2024

Shrinking Freedoms: The Impact of Media Closures on Senegal’s Democracy

Senegal's media landscape is enduring a severe crisis, marked by the closure of multiple outlets, including iconic sports newspapers. This...

August 7, 2024

President Faye’s Impactful Start in Senegal

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's first 100 days have shaped a promising yet challenging period in Senegal's political landscape.

July 10, 2024

Senegal’s Trade Balance Worsens in May 2024

Senegal's trade balance worsened in May 2024, marked by a decline in exports and a rise in imports, according to...

July 8, 2024

Faye Leads Senegal Away from French Influence

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, having just assumed the presidency in Senegal, immediately set a bold agenda to reduce French influence

May 6, 2024

Senegal’s Path to Autonomy

A new era emerges in Senegal as the government pursues full independence, threatening the European Union's privileges, including in fishing.

April 27, 2024