Senegal: Brazilian companies on mission to explore business opportunities with Senegalese counterparts

A multi-sector mission, composed of about fifty Brazilian companies, has been in Senegal since yesterday. They aim to explore business opportunities in agriculture, renewable energy, technologies and tourism, Le Soleil reports. Exploring new business …

REG’s Boissy summoned to Senegal roster for AfroBasket qualifiers

Senegal ends an era with the withdrawal of French military bases

Senegal is entering a historic phase with the gradual withdrawal of French military forces from its territory. This move, driven by a strong political will, marks a crucial step toward national sovereignty. Three French military bases—“Maréchal,” “Saint- …

MSC revamps Senegal and Mauritania service

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a revamp to its standalone Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal service offering enhanced connectivity. This is primarily to support the export of melons during the melon season in Senegal and …

Flowers In The Sand: Families Mourn Senegal Migrants Lost At Sea

Fatou Fall defiantly faced the ocean and sadly laid a flower on Mbao beach near Senegal's capital Dakar in memory of her husband -- one of many who left on perilous clandestine crossings for Europe but never returned. The young widow was one of many of …

Phosphate production: The Chemical Industries of Senegal announces two new plants

The Chemical Industries of Senegal (ICS) will launch two plants to increase fertilizer production and transform phosphoric rocks. Le Soleil reported that these projects, announced yesterday by its Director-General, Mama Sougoufara, aim to contribute to …

Publication of the Senegalese media: Dakaractu unjustly excluded, closes its offices in Senegal and settles abroad

“Dakaractu.com media has not been recognized by the Ministry of Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Technology. Media professionals were surprised to see that it was not on the list published today at a state authorities press conference. A …

Senegal to aid families of protest victims

In a significant move following the violent protests that rocked Senegal between 2021 and 2024, the government has announced a financial aid package for the families of those killed. Each family will receive 10 million CFA francs, described as an urgent …

Senegal to rename French era streets, colonial figures

The Senegalese government plans to rename public places once named after French colonial figures. According to local media, many streets and buildings in Senegal still bear the names of colonial administrators and French figures. In December, President …

Senegal's crude oil production estimated at 30.53 mln barrels for 2025

DAKAR, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Senegal's Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines announced on Thursday that crude oil production from the Sangomar field is expected to reach approximately 30.53 million barrels in 2025. "The projected crude oil …