Senegal welcomed the Olympic flame in Dakar on Saturday during a ceremony marking the first Olympic event organized on the African continent. The arrival occurs seven weeks before the start of the Youth Olympic Games.
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Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô delivered a general policy statement to parliament on Tuesday focusing on the restoration of public finances. Lô stated that Senegal must clear payment arrears totaling 1.956 trillion CFA francs, or approximately 3.5 billion…
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Senegal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached an agreement on September 1 to resume their cooperation. The technical agreement, which is pending approval from the IMF board of directors, would establish a 36 month program providing approximately 2.2 billion dollars.…
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Senegal and the International Monetary Fund have reached a staff level agreement for a financing program worth approximately $2.2 billion. The program is intended to span 36 months, with some reports specifying the period from 2026 to 2029. The agreement aims to support public…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached an agreement with the government of Senegal for an aid program totaling approximately 2.2 billion dollars for the 2026 to 2029 period. The thirty six month program, under the Extended Credit Facility, is subject to approval by…
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Security forces in Senegal and Mauritania intercepted more than 750 people attempting irregular crossings to Europe within a few days. The Senegalese Navy reported intercepting 210 people on Saturday, some of whom had serious health problems, and another 246 people on Thursday.…
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The Senegalese Football Federation appointed Patrick Vieira as the new coach of the Senegal national team on Tuesday, August 18. Vieira succeeds Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed on July 12 following a disappointing performance at the 2026 World Cup where the Lions of Teranga were…
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Thousands of people gathered in Saint-Louis, Senegal, for the annual pirogue regattas. The event is a cultural and sporting tradition that is nearly two centuries old. In the fishing district of Guet Ndar, rowers compete in a 3.5 km race. While the event is a popular success…
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