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Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:09:17 +0200

Senegal's President launches his own political party cementing rift with former PM

The move cements his rift with his ally-turned-rival Ousmane Sonko who heads the country’s ruling Pastef party.

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Senegal: President faye's backing of Macky Sall signals a political shift

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:33:56 +0200

Senegal: President faye's backing of Macky Sall signals a political shift

Welcomed as a victory by Macky Sall's supporters, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's decision to back his predecessor's bid for the post of United Nations Secretary-General marks a turning point after months of strained relations between the two men.

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Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:33:55 +0200

Senegal backs Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General

Senegal has officially thrown its support behind former President Macky Sall's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, marking a dramatic policy shift.

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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected new Chairman of ECOWAS

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:33:55 +0200

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected new Chairman of ECOWAS

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the new Chairman of ECOWAS. The 46-year-old was elected during the regional bloc's summit in Sierra Leone, taking over from President Julius Maada Bio.

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Senegal: Faye, ex-president Macky Sall hold high-stakes meeting

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:34 +0200

Senegal: Faye, ex-president Macky Sall hold high-stakes meeting

Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, held a meeting in Dakar Friday with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors

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Senegal: Ex-president Sall arrives back for meeting with successor

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:10:05 +0200

Senegal: Ex-president Sall arrives back for meeting with successor

Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, arrived in Dakar Friday for a brief meeting with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.

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Centuries-old hunt beckons the rain in western Senegal

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:58:16 +0200

Centuries-old hunt beckons the rain in western Senegal

In western Senegal, armed men on motorcycles took part in the 723rd edition of the "Miss de Diobaye” hunt, a centuries-old tradition believing to bring rain and protect the community.

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Senegal government silences Football Federation amid World Cup row

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:08:43 +0200

Senegal government silences Football Federation amid World Cup row

As tensions are escalating following Senegal's exit from the World Cup, the Senegalese government has stepped in and ordered the country's Football Federation to refrain from giving interviews or making public statements until further notice.

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Senegal football coach sacked after World Cup defeat

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:58:03 +0200

In Senegal, the controversial elimination of the Lions of Teranga from the 2026 World Cup is having consequences. The Senegalese Football Federation, which parted ways with national team manager Pape Thiaw, addressed the press on Monday to explain its decision. Details and analysis by Ojara Babatunde, football specialist.
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Ousmane Diagne to lead Senegal's Constitutional Council

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:54:51 +0200

Ousmane Diagne to lead Senegal's Constitutional Council

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed veteran magistrate Ousmane Diagne as president of the Constitutional Council, succeeding the late Mamadou Badio Camara. The appointment comes amid heightened scrutiny of the court after a landmark ruling on constitutional reform.

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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw sacked after World Cup exit

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:54:50 +0200

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw sacked after World Cup exit

Senegal's national footbal coach Pape Thiaw's functions were revoked in the night from Sunday to Monday. The decision is "in the best interests of Senegalese football", according to the Senegalese Football Federation.

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Senegal's Constitutional Court strikes down bill limiting presidential powers

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:48:34 +0200

Senegal's Constitutional Court strikes down bill limiting presidential powers

Senegal's Constitutional Council Thursday struck down a bill passed by the parliament last week that sought to strengthen the powers of the legislature at the expense of the president.

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Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:31:13 +0200

Cape Verde makes history, Iran left waiting & Senegal shatters records

Cape Verde is through to the World Cup knockout stage in its tournament debut.
A 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia sealed an incredible run after holding Spain national football team and Uruguay national football team earlier in the group.

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Senegal court declines to hear challenge against Sonko's return to parliament

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:35:07 +0200

Senegal court declines to hear challenge against Sonko's return to parliament

Senegal's Constitutional Council on Wednesday declined to hear a challenge against former prime minister Ousmane Sonko's recent reinstatement to parliament, where he now serves as speaker after a falling-out with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.

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IMF returns to Dakar as Senegal seeks path out of debt crisis

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:53:34 +0200

IMF returns to Dakar as Senegal seeks path out of debt crisis

An IMF mission arrives in Dakar this week to restart talks with Senegal after a four-month pause, as the country grapples with a deepening fiscal crisis, mounting debt concerns and growing uncertainty over its economic outlook.

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Senegal seeks redemption in tough World Cup group

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 03:05:39 +0200

Senegal heads into the World Cup carrying both high expectations and a sense of unfinished business after being retrospectively stripped of an Africa Cup of Nations title. The Lions of Teranga face a challenging Group featuring France, Norway and Iraq, as they look to reassert themselves on the global stage. Morocco, Africa’s highest-ranked side, also carry momentum following their historic run to the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup, the first African team to reach the last four. Across the continent, there is growing belief that African football is moving beyond participation towards genuine contention. This World Cup will also mark a milestone, with 10 African nations taking part, including debutants. From historic breakthroughs to emerging contenders, expectations are rising across the continent. Many now see this tournament as a chance for Africa to make its strongest collective impact yet.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar.

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Senegalese president pardons journalist over 2018 massacre

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:05:04 +0200

Senegalese president pardons journalist over 2018 massacre

The president of Senegal has pardoned a journalist convicted to life in prison over a 2018 massacre in the southern Casamance region, the Committee to Protect Journalists watchdog said in a statement.

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Sonko’s political comeback sparks constitutional showdown in Senegal

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:55:08 +0200

Sonko’s political comeback sparks constitutional showdown in Senegal

A heated constitutional and political battle is unfolding in Senegal as lawmakers examine whether Ousmane Sonko can reclaim his parliamentary seat after leaving government. The debate could reshape the balance of power inside the National Assembly.

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Senegal’s power rift deepens as Faye replaces Sonko with economist PM

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:55:08 +0200

Senegal’s power rift deepens as Faye replaces Sonko with economist PM

Senegal’s political crisis escalated as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye replaced Ousmane Sonko with economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister, intensifying a rift at the top of the state while parliament prepares a tense vote on Sonko’s reinstatement as lawmaker.

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Senegal: Ousmane Sonko elected national assembly president

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:55:08 +0200

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko elected national assembly president

Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, marking another major shift in the country’s political landscape.

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