Africa
Senegal Reaches New IMF Agreement as Debt Crisis Enters a Difficult Reform Phase
Senegal and International Monetary Fund staff have reached agreement on the key economic policies that could underpin a new 36-month Extended Credit…
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Africa
CAF Beach Soccer AFCON Qualifiers Set Road to Senegal 2026 Finals
Sixteen African nations will compete for seven places at the 2026 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal, with qualification…
Africa
Patrick Vieira Takes Charge of Senegal as Lions Begin New Era
The Senegalese Football Federation has appointed Dakar-born Patrick Vieira as head coach of the Lions of Teranga as Senegal begins a new…
Africa
Beyond the Games: Dakar 2026 Must Turn Africa’s First Youth Olympics Into a Lasting Urban Legacy
Dakar 2026 will be Africa’s first Olympic event. Its real success will depend on whether venues, transport, skills and business opportunities deliver…
Africa
Five African Exits, One Surviving Giant: What the World Cup Is Teaching Africa About Knockout Football
South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Senegal and Algeria have now exited the World Cup knockout rounds, leaving Morocco as Africa’s confirmed…
Africa
Africa’s World Cup Roundup: Senegal Hit Five, Cape Verde Make History and Ivory Coast Advance
Senegal revived their campaign with a 5-0 win over Iraq, Cape Verde reached the Round of 32 on their World Cup debut,…
Africa
Africa’s World Cup Week: Cape Verde Hold Uruguay, Algeria Bounce Back, Senegal Stumble and Egypt Stay Alive
Cape Verde’s debut fairytale gained more weight, Algeria revived their campaign, Egypt stayed alive and Senegal slipped into must-win territory in a…
Africa
Senegal’s IMF Reset Faces Fresh Political Strain After Sonko’s Party Rejects New Government
Senegal’s fragile IMF negotiations face renewed political uncertainty after Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef party said it will not join the new government.
Africa
Senegal’s New Prime Minister Faces a Debt-Confidence Test
Senegal’s appointment of economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister shifts attention from political drama to debt transparency, IMF confidence and…
Economy
Senegal’s Faye sacks Sonko, dissolves government as IMF talks hang in balance
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, raising uncertainty over IMF talks and fiscal…