Senegal
3 articlesSenegal anchors an Atlantic West African system built around Dakar, maritime trade, fisheries, agriculture and regional finance, while also connecting to Mauritania and the Sahel hinterland. Coverage follows national institutions, port and transport infrastructure, offshore energy, the CFA-franc framework and Senegal’s role in ECOWAS diplomacy. The tag provides a country-level view of these links rather than duplicating Dakar or the wider Sahel and coastal-corridor categories.
Senegal Agrees to IMF Debt Restructuring for $2.2 Billion Programme
Senegal has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a $2.2 billion, three-year financing programme, contingent on the government restructuring its debt to restore fiscal sustainability after previously undisclosed liabilities came to light.
Senegal's Ruling Party Demands 2027 Local Elections Stay on Schedule
Senegal's Pastef party, which holds a parliamentary majority, has called on the government to adhere to the electoral calendar and hold local elections by 17 January 2027, warning that legal deadlines for setting the vote have already passed.
Mauritania and Senegal Discuss Military Cooperation Amid Sahel Security Risks
Senior military officials from Mauritania and Senegal met in Nouakchott to explore ways to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation, reflecting growing security challenges in the Sahel and West Africa. No concrete agreements were announced.