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Senegal

ECOWAS presidents debate AU's next chairperson

The AU chair should go back to a West African state next year. The subject was briefly evoked during the ECOWAS summit in Abuja on 22 June, with several capitals dreaming of being ideal candidates.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.07.2025

French army about to hand back Rufisque base

After a long period of uncertainty, the French armed forces are due to announce the return of the military post to their Senegalese counterparts. It has long been seen as having strategic importance.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 01.07.2025

ECOWAS standby force and the issue of funding

Under pressure from Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the sub-regional organisation is expected to present a funding project for a military standby force in the coming weeks. However, few are in favour of it seeing the light of day.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 30.06.2025

From an ex-IMF boss to JP Morgan, Dakar looks to financiers to fill gap in cash resources

At a time when Senegal has urgent revenue issues, the government is working on raising funds at both a domestic and international level while also trying to obtain renewed support from the IMF.

Subscribers only Finance 27.06.2025

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Bassirou Diomaye Faye's diplomatic struggles continue

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Libreville, Gabon, on 3 May 2025. © Nao Mukadi/AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.06.2025

The International Air Transport Association cancels its African gathering

This backpedaling could be linked to the delicate relations that IATA currently has with the Senegalese authorities. The event was to be held in Senegal.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 26.06.2025

Appointment of Julius Maada Bio raises concerns within ECOWAS

Involved in various peace and mediation processes in Sierra Leone, the regional organisation has given a cautious welcome to the appointment of the country's president as its chair.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.06.2025

Julius Maada Bio's coup to seize ECOWAS presidency

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye flew to Abuja on 21 June confident that he would take the helm of the West African organisation. However, it was ultimately the Sierra Leonean head of state who was appointed.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.06.2025

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio in Nice, France, on 9 June 2025.

Senegal's Faye to take ECOWAS helm

Breaking news published on 21/06/25, at 13:00 GMT Heads of state from the West African regional bloc have agreed to appoint Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the next chair of the organisation, whose authority is being sorely tested by the departure of three member states run by military juntas.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.06.2025

El Hadj Malick Sow, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's behind-the-scenes legal advisor

In order to tackle the many legislative challenges that lie ahead, the Senegalese president is relying on the advice of a former judge renowned for his expertise.

Subscribers only Politics 20.06.2025

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Abidjan on 12 May 2025.

Woodside Energy's feud with the State heads into arbitration

Australian oil company Woodside Energy has failed to reach an amicable resolution with the government in Dakar over a major tax reassessment.

Subscribers only Energy 18.06.2025

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Sidi Ould Tah fine-tunes his arrival at helm of African Development Bank

The president-elect of the pan-African institution still has two months to go before officially taking office. But amid thank-you tours, managing the transition and assembling his team, the Mauritanian already has a pile of dossiers on his desk.

Subscribers only Finance 18.06.2025

Outgoing President Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina (C) accompanies Sidi Ould Tah (R) during the AfDB annual meeting in Abidjan, 30 May 2025.

ECOWAS heads of state hold summit in Abuja on 22 June

The Economic Community of West African States will discuss its fiftieth anniversary celebrations at its meeting on 22 June, as well as the formalities for the departure of the AES countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.06.2025

Interpol accelerates police cooperation within ECOWAS

Police forces from Senegal, Ivory Coast, Benin and Togo will share the data they collect as part of cooperation within the Economic Community of West African States.

Subscribers only Defence 11.06.2025

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

Anatole Collinet Makosso is kicking off a visit to Senegal during which he will meet with his counterpart Ousmane Sonko, as well as Congolese nationals.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.06.2025

IMF talks hanging on new report

The International Monetary Fund has been waiting for a finalised version of the report on the debt figures published by the authorities in February. This report is a pre-requisite to the resumption of discussions between Dakar and the Bretton Woods institution on a new programme.

Subscribers only Finance 09.06.2025

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar, on 4 April 2025.

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AFRICOM fights for survival under Trump

The United States Africa Command continues to fight jihadist groups and seeks to counter China's influence on the continent. But it no longer shows the same resolve to stem Russian influence and may even cooperate more with regimes that seize power in military coups.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.06.2025

Gen. Michael Langley during the African Chiefs of Defence Conference 2025 opening ceremony, in Nairobi, Kenya, 28 May 2025.

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ECOWAS presidents debate AU's next chairperson

French army about to hand back Rufisque base

ECOWAS standby force and the issue of funding

From an ex-IMF boss to JP Morgan, Dakar looks to financiers to fill gap in cash resources

Spotlight
Bassirou Diomaye Faye's diplomatic struggles continue

The International Air Transport Association cancels its African gathering

Appointment of Julius Maada Bio raises concerns within ECOWAS

Julius Maada Bio's coup to seize ECOWAS presidency

Senegal's Faye to take ECOWAS helm

El Hadj Malick Sow, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's behind-the-scenes legal advisor

Woodside Energy's feud with the State heads into arbitration

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Sidi Ould Tah fine-tunes his arrival at helm of African Development Bank

ECOWAS heads of state hold summit in Abuja on 22 June

Interpol accelerates police cooperation within ECOWAS

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

IMF talks hanging on new report

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British oil company Energean's West African ambitions

Minister of education weakened

Vista Bank abandons plans to acquire Oragroup

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French law firm Gide considering opening Dakar office

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Senegal

ECOWAS presidents debate AU's next chairperson

French army about to hand back Rufisque base

ECOWAS standby force and the issue of funding

From an ex-IMF boss to JP Morgan, Dakar looks to financiers to fill gap in cash resources

Spotlight Bassirou Diomaye Faye's diplomatic struggles continue

The International Air Transport Association cancels its African gathering

Appointment of Julius Maada Bio raises concerns within ECOWAS

Julius Maada Bio's coup to seize ECOWAS presidency

Senegal's Faye to take ECOWAS helm

El Hadj Malick Sow, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's behind-the-scenes legal advisor

Woodside Energy's feud with the State heads into arbitration

Spotlight Sidi Ould Tah fine-tunes his arrival at helm of African Development Bank

ECOWAS heads of state hold summit in Abuja on 22 June

Interpol accelerates police cooperation within ECOWAS

Details of Congolese PM's Dakar trip revealed

IMF talks hanging on new report

Spotlight AFRICOM fights for survival under Trump

Spotlight From Abidjan to Beijing, Macky Sall spins a web for the post of UN secretary general

Spotlight From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments

Leading aide to PM Sonko makes low-key trip to Paris

British oil company Energean's West African ambitions

Minister of education weakened

Vista Bank abandons plans to acquire Oragroup

Senegalese MPs courted by Abu Dhabi

French law firm Gide considering opening Dakar office

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DRC
The Tshisekedi clan's dangerous ties with cobalt looting "cartels"

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Spotlight
Bassirou Diomaye Faye's diplomatic struggles continue

Spotlight
Sidi Ould Tah fine-tunes his arrival at helm of African Development Bank

Spotlight
AFRICOM fights for survival under Trump

Spotlight
From Abidjan to Beijing, Macky Sall spins a web for the post of UN secretary general

Spotlight
From Yaoundé to Dakar, Société Générale's troubled divestments