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Senegal, long considered a bastion of Francophonie in West Africa, is experiencing a significant linguistic shift. While French remains the official language, its influence is waning in favor of Wolof, the most widely spoken local language. This change is evident not only in everyday life but also in government offices, universities, and mainstream media. The […]
Mauritanian Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mohamed Ould Khaled, has announced that the extraction operations from the joint gas field with Senegal, designated as the Grande Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA), are projected to start in early 2025. During his address at the inaugural Mauritanian-Senegalese Economic Forum in Dakar, which commenced earlier this week under the theme […]
Morocco will share its experience with Senegal in sustainable development and energy transition under an agreement inked Monday in Rabat by the two African brotherly countries. The agreement provides for the know-how transfer, technical assistance and the development of joint projects in good governance in sustainable development governance, climate change, eco-waste management and circular economy. […]
Senegal’s new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is walking a financial tightrope. Just five months into the job, he has called for snap elections on November 17, dissolving the opposition-led parliament. But this political shake-up could not come at a trickier time for the economy. The numbers are not looking great. Economic growth has slowed to […]
Bassirou Faye, Senegal’s fresh-faced president, just threw a curveball at the political establishment. At 44, he’s Africa’s youngest elected leader, and he’s not wasting time making waves. Faye’s latest move? Dissolving parliament and calling for snap elections in November. Why the drastic action? Well, Faye’s got big plans for change, but he’s hitting roadblocks with […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revived last week a proposal to create a bank dedicated to the Senegalese diaspora. This initiative aims to channel the significant funds sent home by Senegalese expatriates into impactful and sustainable projects, reported Ecofin agency. The diaspora sends over $2.9 billion annually to Senegal, representing about 12% of the country’s […]
The inaugural Senegal-Mauritania Economic Forum is scheduled for September 30 to October 1, 2024, at the Radisson Blu in Dakar. The event will center on the theme, “Economic Integration Amidst Energy Transition: The Role of the Private Sectors in Senegal and Mauritania.” Amidst a global shift toward energy transition, the Senegal-Mauritania Economic Forum seeks to […]
Six months into his presidency, Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye is finding it challenging to implement the radical reforms he promised during his campaign. Faye, who swept to power with a leftist, anti-establishment agenda, is facing resistance from a parliament still dominated by supporters of the previous administration. The new government, led by Faye and his […]
Morocco will share its railway expertise with Senegal under cooperation agreements signed Thursday in Rabat by the two countries’ national railway operators and training centers. The signing ceremony was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Transport Mohammed Abdeljalil and Senegal’s peer Malick Ndiaye. The two ministers lauded the strong ties existing between the two countries and […]
In a bold move to protect its vital waterways, Senegal has put the brakes on all mining activities along the Falémé River for nearly three years. This decisive action aims to address the growing environmental crisis threatening both the river ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. The government decree prohibits mining within 500 […]