Jawara Receives Senegal’s Jambaar Award.

Abubakary Jawara, CEO of GACH Global, was on Friday honoured at the Jambaars Awards organized by SO Evens, a Senegalese-based organisation, for his significant contributions to business and philanthropy in 2024. This recognition highlights his leadership …

Gambia-Senegal Trade Forum: VP Jallow and PM Sonko to Lead December 19-20 Event

- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network Editorial The Gambia-Senegal Economic, Trade, Investment Forum and Cultural Gala Dinner, themed “Harmonization of Friendlier Business Environment,” will take place on December 19-20, 2024, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba …

Senegal: Justice Minister pledges accountability for deaths during protests

Speaking at the National Assembly on Saturday, Senegal’s Justice Minister, Me Ousmane Diagne, vowed to shed light on the tragic deaths that occurred during recent political protests. He emphasized the need for accountability, promising that the ongoing …

Gambia, Senegal secure qualification to CAF African Schools Football Championship finals

Senegal: President Faye attends the 66th ECOWAS session in Abuja

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will participate in the 66th Ordinary Session of the Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on December 15, 2024, in Abuja, Nigeria. This meeting …

Senegal Govt Promises To Shed Light On Political Deaths

  The Senegalese government said Saturday it will investigate dozens of deaths resulting from political violence between 2021 and 2024, despite an amnesty rushed through by the previous government. “To leave these deaths unpunished would send a bad signal …

Senegal’s 2025 budget sees lower deficit after audit revelations

DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegal expects a budget deficit of about 7% of gross domestic product in 2025, according to government proposals seen by Reuters on Saturday, down from the 10% revealed in an audit that triggered a freeze on the country’s $1.9 billion …

Senegal allocates 5 billion CFA to compensate victims of pre-electoral violence

In an unprecedented move, the Senegalese government has allocated 5 billion CFA francs in its supplementary budget bill submitted to the National Assembly. This fund is aimed at compensating victims of political violence that took place between 2021 and …

Senegal to ban second-hand clothing imports.

Second-hand clothing, known locally as Fëgg jaay, has dominated Senegal’s markets for decades, offering affordable fashion to many. However, this thriving trade could soon come to an end. Speaking at the Champions for Jobs workshop held in Dakar on Monday, …

Senegal raises 38.2 billion FCFA on the regional market

Senegal’s Ministry of Finance and Budget announced on Friday, December 13, 2024, the successful issuance of treasury bills and bonds, raising 38.2 billion FCFA on the regional public securities market. This operation, led by the General Directorate of …