Tag: Senegal
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🇬🇼🇸🇳 Flight with a Coup
The ousted president of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has appeared in Senegal. He left the country following a military coup that took place in Bissau on November 26. This was reported by sources in diplomatic circles in Dakar, and the information was later confirmed by the administration of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. According to…
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Sand Smuggling Plagues West Africa, Fueling Crime and Environmental Crisis
A silent crisis, unfolding in the rivers and on the coasts of West Africa, is fueling transnational crime and devastating communities: the illegal smuggling of sand. While often overlooked, sand is the second most exploited resource in the world after water, and unprecedented demand is driving a lucrative black market. Recent international operations reveal that…
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Leading Fintechs in Pan-African Countries
Fintech funding and market size vary significantly across African countries, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt consistently leading in both venture capital and active market volume, followed by rapidly advancing markets like Ghana, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Gambia���. Funding Leaders: Nigeria, South Africa, and EgyptNigeria is the continent’s powerhouse, often drawing a third…
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🇲🇱 Six Senegalese Truckers Abducted Amid Growing Terror Threat in Western Mali
At least six Senegalese nationals involved in commercial transport have been abducted in western Mali, as an al-Qaeda-linked group continues to wreak havoc across the region. The kidnapping occurred Thursday while the convoy was delivering goods into Mali, a landlocked nation under siege by transnational jihadist actors. The armed group responsible, known as Jama’at Nusrat…
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🇬🇧🇸🇳 British Minister for Africa Visits Senegal as UK Seeks Deeper Footprint
UK Minister for Africa Lord Ray Collins arrived in Senegal on September 1 for a two-day visit focused on expanding bilateral cooperation and attending the African Food Systems Forum in Dakar. The British Embassy described the visit as “an important step in the development of relations between the two countries.” “Senegal is one of the…
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🇸🇳 Child Sexual Exploitation in Senegal: Causes, Consequences, and the Role of Homophobia in Distracting from the Crisis
By Red Black and Green Media Pan African News BlogAugust 17, 2025 Introduction Senegal, a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and democratic stability, faces a dark and pervasive crisis: the sexual exploitation of children. From forced begging in Quranic schools (daaras) to sex trafficking in mining regions like Kédougou, thousands of Senegalese children…
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🇱🇷 Liberian President Boakai Advocates for Stronger U.S.-Africa Ties at Historic White House Summit
Washington, D.C. – July 9, 2025 Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai delivered a compelling address at a White House summit hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, joining leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal to discuss trade, security, and democratic governance. The high-profile gathering comes amid shifting U.S. foreign aid policies, raising questions about whether…
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🇸🇳 General Kandé Fights Back: Former Army Chief Challenges Coup Allegations in Court
Dakar, Senegal – Nine months after his dramatic dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former army chief General Kandé has taken legal action to clear his name. The decorated military officer is challenging statements made by a former corporal, who alleged that Kandé had been involved in a plot to overthrow the government. The accusations,…
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🇸🇳 Senegal Faces Potential Delay in IMF Support Due to Debt Data Concerns
Senegal’s efforts to restore financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may face delays as the global lender seeks clarification on how the country’s debt data was misreported for years. This development comes at a crucial time for the West African nation, which is navigating economic challenges while preparing for a contentious presidential election.…
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🇸🇳 The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes to a close
The 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race ended in a spectacular fashion at the iconic shores of Lac Rose. After a symbolic final stage along the beach with mass starts in successive waves, competitors were greeted by an enthusiastic crowd celebrating the heroes who braved the desert. This year’s competition delivered thrilling action, marked…
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