Ousmane Sonko

Senegal
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.

Senegal
Romanian businessman Ovidiu Tender gives up on Teranga gold

Formerly active in Senegal's oil sector, the tycoon's Prospectiuni firm has decided not to renew its four-year gold exploration licence in the Kédougou region, which is due to expire soon.

Senegal
Foreign miners required to register online to ensure local content

The new platform should ensure greater transparency in the selection of suppliers.

Senegal
Energy and mining minister to visit Paris

Minister of Energy and Mines Birame Souleye Diop, from Senegal's new administration, will travel to Paris on 3rd and 4th July to attend the seventh edition of Mining on Top Africa.

Senegal
Macron and Faye to discuss repayment of French firms at forthcoming tête-à-tête

With Senegal's new president due to make his first official visit to France on 20 June, Emmanuel Macron intends to raise with him the delicate issue of Dakar repaying debts owed to a handful of French companies, such as Eiffage.

Senegal
Sonko's government faces recruitment difficulties

Senegal's new executive is struggling to fill its ministerial teams. Some ministers would like to recruit among the diaspora, but few are attracted by the low salaries on offer.

Senegal
Dakar on the look out for new Thales radar to protect borders

To provide additional protection for its airspace against the threat of missiles or drones, Senegal has just begun negotiations with Thales for the purchase of a potential third radar, of the GM200 medium-range type.

The New Guard
Senegal, Madagascar, Uganda

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DRC
Embattled Kazadi makes case to Tshisekedi

The finance minister has been summoned by the Congolese president to a meeting with his main accuser, the head of the Inspectorate General of Finances, as part of a judicial investigation into alleged embezzlement.

Senegal
Finance minister set to sack chief of staff

Senegal's new government is preparing to announce a series of appointments to the finance and budget ministry. Among those about to be sacked to make way for the newcomers is Pape Oumar Diallo, a long-time associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.