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Government weighs up €260m takeover of Société Générale subsidiary

Société Générale is trying to pull out of Senegal and the government is interested in taking over the local subsidiary of the French banking group.

Subscribers only Finance 01.10.2024

EU launches major embassy reshuffle

Half of the European Union's embassies in West Africa are due to change hands by 2025, including those in Abidjan and Accra.

Free access Diplomacy 26.09.2024

Fisheries deals with EU on Faye's schedule at the UN

At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Senegal's president is likely to hold talks with EU representatives. Dakar and Brussels have different takes on the exploitation of fisheries resources, with the existing agreement due to expire soon.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.09.2024

Tycoon Simon Tiemtoré hoping to buy stake in Novamed healthcare group

Simon Tiemtoré, a US businessman from Burkina Faso and founder of Lilium Capital, pan-African banking conglomerate Vista Bank's holding company, has entered into negotiations to buy the Novamed healthcare group.

Subscribers only Finance 24.09.2024

Two Vista Bank mainstays exit group

The pan-African banking group has just lost two of its mainstays: Stéphane Ouédraogo and Thierry Hott. Ouédraogo and Hott are both well-connected in the sub-region, and had shared their contacts with Vista Bank.

Subscribers only Finance 17.09.2024

Delegation of Russian MPs expected in Dakar

A delegation of Russian MPs is scheduled to travel to Dakar in September, but the political uncertainty in the country could force them to postpone their visit.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 11.09.2024

US directs military aid to Ivory Coast, Benin and Ghana after being driven out of Niger

The authorities in Abidjan and Cotonou have agreed to accept a donation of US armoured vehicles originally destined for Niger. Other equipment could go to Ghana.

Subscribers only Defence 10.09.2024

With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback

The former head of government and unsuccessful candidate in March's presidential election is about to make his political return official with a rally on 9 September in Dakar that follows several weeks of intense negotiations.

Subscribers only Politics 06.09.2024

Amadou Ba at an election meeting in Dakar, Senegal, 22 March 2024.

Airbus keen on Grand Tortue aerial surveillance contract

The giant aircraft manufacturer is looking to sell its helicopters to the Senegalese Air Force as the start of production approaches on the Grand Tortue offshore gas field. It could face competition, however, from Italy's Leonardo group, which is already operating in the sector.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 05.09.2024

Air Sénégal finally settles most of Carlyle Aviation debt

Breaking news published on 03/09/24 at 19:10 : The national carrier has just paid $9.2m to the leasing company. After the airline ignored a US court order to ground its rented planes, Carlyle turned up the pressure by threatening to rally insurance companies to its cause.

Subscribers only Business 03.09.2024

An Air Senegal Airbus A330 aircraft parked in Colomiers, southwestern France, in 2019.

Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

A Chinese firm is stepping up its efforts with Senegal's new government in order to obtain a lithium exploration licence in the country. It is doing so with the help of a senior Sierra Leonean official.

Subscribers only Mining 03.09.2024

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrives in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, 2 September 2024.

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The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

From Dubai, a discreet Russian trading firm is making its mark in the distribution of petroleum products in West Africa. It is doing so in close collaboration with the Kremlin, which wants to circumvent sanctions and extend its influence in Africa.

Subscribers only Energy 02.09.2024

BCEAO sets sights on Orabank managers

The banking commission of the Central Bank of West African States is considering sanctions against several of the group's senior executives for 'regulatory breaches'.

Subscribers only Finance 02.09.2024

Air Sénégal's Dakar-New York City route at risk

The US Federal Aviation Administration is currently carrying out an audit to determine the reliability of the route between Dakar and New York City operated by Senegalese flag carrier Air Sénégal.

Subscribers only Business 26.08.2024

Carlyle Aviation threatens to seize Air Sénégal aircraft

Breaking news published on 22/08/24 at 15:30 GMT: In a legal proceeding filed by the American leasing company, which is claiming nearly $10m from the national airline, a US court has just issued an order grounding four aircraft leased to the Senegalese company.

Subscribers only Business 22.08.2024

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Senegal

Government weighs up €260m takeover of Société Générale subsidiary

EU launches major embassy reshuffle

Fisheries deals with EU on Faye's schedule at the UN

Tycoon Simon Tiemtoré hoping to buy stake in Novamed healthcare group

Two Vista Bank mainstays exit group

Delegation of Russian MPs expected in Dakar

US directs military aid to Ivory Coast, Benin and Ghana after being driven out of Niger

With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback

Airbus keen on Grand Tortue aerial surveillance contract

Air Sénégal finally settles most of Carlyle Aviation debt

Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

In Focus
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

BCEAO sets sights on Orabank managers

Air Sénégal's Dakar-New York City route at risk

Carlyle Aviation threatens to seize Air Sénégal aircraft

Sall's low-key trip to Abidjan

Diomaye Faye turns to Petronas after BP's Yakaar-Teranga gas exit

Spotlight
Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Romanian businessman Ovidiu Tender gives up on Teranga gold

Diomaye Faye to be special guest at Paris Olympics

Spotlight
Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities

Foreign miners required to register online to ensure local content

Telecoms agency haunted by ghosts of Macky Sall era

Akufo-Addo backs Tinubu's reappointment as ECOWAS chair

Pro-Chinese business network Future Trends Group cosies up to Dakar

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Senegal

Government weighs up €260m takeover of Société Générale subsidiary

EU launches major embassy reshuffle

Fisheries deals with EU on Faye's schedule at the UN

Tycoon Simon Tiemtoré hoping to buy stake in Novamed healthcare group

Two Vista Bank mainstays exit group

Delegation of Russian MPs expected in Dakar

US directs military aid to Ivory Coast, Benin and Ghana after being driven out of Niger

With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback

Airbus keen on Grand Tortue aerial surveillance contract

Air Sénégal finally settles most of Carlyle Aviation debt

Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

In Focus The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

BCEAO sets sights on Orabank managers

Air Sénégal's Dakar-New York City route at risk

Carlyle Aviation threatens to seize Air Sénégal aircraft

Sall's low-key trip to Abidjan

Diomaye Faye turns to Petronas after BP's Yakaar-Teranga gas exit

Spotlight Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Romanian businessman Ovidiu Tender gives up on Teranga gold

Diomaye Faye to be special guest at Paris Olympics

Spotlight Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities

Foreign miners required to register online to ensure local content

Telecoms agency haunted by ghosts of Macky Sall era

Akufo-Addo backs Tinubu's reappointment as ECOWAS chair

Pro-Chinese business network Future Trends Group cosies up to Dakar

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In Focus
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

Spotlight
Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Spotlight
Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities