Senegal

WAEMU succession battle against backdrop of AES crisis

The departure of Togolese Badanam Patoki from the presidency of the Financial Markets Authority of the West African Economic and Monetary Union has reopened a succession battle within the institution, this time pitting Niger against Benin.

Qatar's emir snubs pre-launch ceremony in Dakar for 2026 Youth Olympic Games

Despite being the guest of honour at the celebrations on 31 October that marked the countdown to the launch of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in a year's time, the Emir of Qatar did not show up in Dakar for the event.

Brussels sets up summit on fight against migrant smuggling

The European Commission is working on organising an event dedicated to the fight against migrant smuggling that could be held in early December in Brussels.

The New Guard
Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Tunisia

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

SenegalAmadou Sy, head inspector of Trans-Guinean project

Guinea-BissauPresidential contender João Bernardo Vieira II beefs up his candidacy

TunisiaNadim Jnifen, communications officer rising in the shadows of Richard Attias

Macky Sall becomes latest addition to Richard Attias's firm

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall recently joined the international advisory board of Richard Attias & Associates, a company specialising in the organisation of high-level events and led by its eponymous Moroccan businessman.

SAR boss sails troubled waters

Challenged internally, the CEO of Senegal's only refinery is experiencing significant difficulties in getting paid by the national electricity company.

Crucial negotiations in Dakar on banana imports

Discussions are underway between local producers, led by "banana king" Mamadou Omar Sall, and the main importer, the French company La Compagnie Fruitière. Senegal, which has imposed an embargo on these fruits since the beginning of September, is considering extending it.

Rabat asks the AES to its conference on terrorism

Moroccan diplomats are organising the Conference on African Victims of Terrorism on 2 and 3 December, and Morocco is particularly keen to involve the Sahelian countries in the event.

French lawyer Antoine Vey contests the detention of Macky Sall allies

The counsel for the defence of Farba Ngom and Moustapha Diop has sent two letters to the courts denouncing Ngom's continued imprisonment and conditions under which Diop is being incarcerated.

Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

The Nigerian, secretary general of the African petroleum organisation, is hard at work in the final months of his mandate. He hopes to finally inaugurate the Africa Energy Bank project before his departure in January.

MP Thierno Alassane Sall to file suit against AEE Power

MP and former energy minister under Macky Sall will file a complaint for "forgery, use of forgery and misappropriation of public funds" in a large rural electrification project involving AEE Power EPC.

Dakar spends €38m on half a dozen more regional fast train units

As part of the regional express train project, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government made payment in August for six additional trains, totalling €38m.

It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia

Nigerian oil junior Oranto has suffered a setback in its Senegalese ambitions, but is making up for lost time with the acquisition of new, well-positioned permits in Liberia.

The VIP guest list of the Invest in Senegal Forum

The fair will bring together influential politicians and businessmen from 7 to 8 October.