Senegal
Macky Sall-era spin doctors switch to comms consultancy

Senegal
Telecoms agency haunted by ghosts of Macky Sall era

The new head of Senegal's telecoms regulator is looking into two contracts signed by his predecessors with foreign firms which are suspected of containing irregularities.

Palace Intrigues
Emmanuel Macron, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Raila Odinga, Serigne Guèye Diop

Intrigues big and small – every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

NigeriaTinubu invited to Olympics dinner hosted by Macron

Kenya/African UnionOdinga's outburst over Somaliland's independence

SenegalTrade minister Guèye Diop keeps it in the family

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.