Senegal

A crackdown on homosexual behaviors, or 'suspected' so, has resulted in a number of arrests in various cities, with cases of detention grounded on presumed acts allegedly consumed inside private premises, with recurrent strong wording in media

Agricultural policy is taking a new direction with a deliberate transition towards industrialization; following a year 2025 of exceptional harvests, administration is now focused on transformation, with agro-industrial parks as the main driver

Sufi singer Sheikh Papa Sow Djimbira released the music video for his hit song "YaaNabi" once again offers a touch of spirituality for the month of Ramadan

20 girls from the fishing village of Xataxely have joined a new Surf Academy led by local teachers, with a simple rule: if they want to surf, they must also go to school, thus helping girls return to education

Hundreds of apartments remain empty in Dakar, while thousands of households struggle to find housing in the capital; the unprecedented phenomenon for a city where rental demand has long exceeded supply reflects a market in complete imbalance

Senegal are the champions of Africa, winning the title in the most dramatic fashion imaginable: a 1-0 extra-time victory that came only after a player walk-off, a disallowed goal, and a saved penalty

Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Egypt confirmed their status as one of Africa’s most consistent tournament teams in recent years and secured the team access to AFCON final

A two-year prison sentence was inflicted by Pikine-Guédiawaye Magistrates' Court to two men found guilty of producing and distributing pornographic videos filmed in Senegal and broadcast on online platforms

Price of household gas cylinders have officially decreased from 6 December; the measure aims to alleviate household budgets in an economic climate marked by a general increase in the prices of basic necessities

Senegal’s public finances on international financial markets deteriorated; according to Bloomberg, the country’s sovereign risk has reached an unprecedented level, putting Senegal in financial distress and on the brink of bankruptcy

A viral video showing Senegal's entry in fighter jet manufacturing was proven a deepfake; a recent partnership involves the purchase of Super Tucano training aircraft from Brazil and local production hasn't been announced from authorities or companies

An official note expressed disagreement with rating agency Moody's decision to downgrade Senegal's rating from B3 to Caa1, while maintaining an unchanged outlook; Ministry of Finance and Budget said the position is "speculative, subjective, and biased"