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Senegal

Dakar working on organisation of 2023 Peace Forum

The 9th edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, scheduled for 27 November, is set to take a different format this year.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.10.2023

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Macky Sall grapples with turbulent financial markets

Senegalese president Macky Sall at UN headquarters in New York on 19 September 2023. © Adam Gray/Getty via AFP

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 28.09.2023

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Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

Rustam Minnikhanov took advantage of the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg (27-28 July) to approach African leaders. Here, a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Macky Sall. © Pavel Bednyakov/ POOL/AFP

Subscribers only Defence, Energy, Diplomacy 15.09.2023

Will Economy Minister Oulimata Sarr be the first victim of a reshuffle?

With presidential elections set for February 2024, the Ministry of Economy, headed since September 2022 by Oulimata Sarr, could be first in the firing line of a future reshuffle.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 15.09.2023

Petrosen buys Senegalese subsidiary of Mayelia Logistics & Automotive

The Senegalese state-owned company has acquired 51% of an affiliate of an Ivorian group involved in road safety.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 13.09.2023

The heads of state who are set to attend the UN General Assembly

Several heads of state from ECOWAS are preparing to travel to New York at the end of the month to attend the next United Nations General Assembly.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.09.2023

New head of Sahel Coalition set to be announced

Former Chadian agriculture minister Djimet Adoum, who has been at the helm of the Coalition for the Sahel since 2021, is preparing to hand over to former Mauritanian foreign minister Hamadi Ould Meimou.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.08.2023

Houar family wins strategic road contracts back-to-back

Morocco’s Société d'Entreprise Houar has beaten sector heavyweights to pick up two road construction contracts in Senegal.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 30.08.2023

Dakar becomes growing market for military drones

The drone capabilities of Senegal's security forces look set to increase rapidly. China's Norinco is preparing to finalise a $45m contract with the gendarmerie, while Dakar-based broker Defact Response is hard at work behind the scenes too.

Subscribers only Defence 25.08.2023

Macky Sall to represent AU at G20?

There is much speculation as to the future of Macky Sall when he steps down as president after the February 2024 election. One option could be an African Union role at the G20.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.08.2023

Armament: Israeli firm AD Con on tenterhooks before presidential elections

Gaby Peretz's firm AD Con, Dakar's leading military brokerage firm, may suffer setbacks when President Macky Sall's term in office ends in February. The firm - which supplies equipment to the army and finances operations - is only active while the political situation is in its favour.

Subscribers only Defence 21.08.2023

Ex-ambassador Philippe Lalliot takes helm of French foreign ministry's support and crisis centre

France’s ambassador to Senegal left his post in July, after four years in the role.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.08.2023

Axian poised to secure financing for Kolda solar power plant

La Senelec a pour projet de construire une centrale solaire de 30 MW, à Kolda, dans le sud du Sénégal. Portée par le conglomérat malgache Axian, cette infrastructure d'un montant de 55 millions d'euros pourrait avoir trouvé ses financeurs.

Subscribers only Energy 28.07.2023

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New chair Tinubu formulates plan to revitalise ECOWAS leadership

As the new chair of the Economic Community of West African States, the Nigerian president wants to inject fresh energy into the organisation's leadership as it struggles more than ever with military juntas and Islamist militant threats across the region.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.07.2023

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu in Gigiri, Nairobi, on 16 July 2023.

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Senegal

Dakar working on organisation of 2023 Peace Forum

Spotlight
Macky Sall grapples with turbulent financial markets

Spotlight
Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

Will Economy Minister Oulimata Sarr be the first victim of a reshuffle?

Petrosen buys Senegalese subsidiary of Mayelia Logistics & Automotive

The heads of state who are set to attend the UN General Assembly

New head of Sahel Coalition set to be announced

Houar family wins strategic road contracts back-to-back

Dakar becomes growing market for military drones

Macky Sall to represent AU at G20?

Armament: Israeli firm AD Con on tenterhooks before presidential elections

Ex-ambassador Philippe Lalliot takes helm of French foreign ministry's support and crisis centre

Axian poised to secure financing for Kolda solar power plant

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New chair Tinubu formulates plan to revitalise ECOWAS leadership

Kopar Express saga deals blow to Ousmane Sonko's party finances

Macky Sall's schedule in Tatarstan revealed

Chinese defence giant Norinco opens regional office in Dakar

Minister Ibrahima el-Hadji Sall set to join 2024 presidential race

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Amadou Ba, Macky Sall's uncertain heir

Lomé to host Gulf of Guinea's maritime security jamboree

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GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025

After Sangomar, Grand Tortue Ahmeyim also delayed by BP and Kosmos

Brussels sceptical of Bola Ahmed Tinubu backing free trade agreement

Thales rejigs its West Africa operations

Nigerian President Tinubu favourite for ECOWAS chair

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Dakar working on organisation of 2023 Peace Forum

Spotlight Macky Sall grapples with turbulent financial markets

Spotlight Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

Will Economy Minister Oulimata Sarr be the first victim of a reshuffle?

Petrosen buys Senegalese subsidiary of Mayelia Logistics & Automotive

The heads of state who are set to attend the UN General Assembly

New head of Sahel Coalition set to be announced

Houar family wins strategic road contracts back-to-back

Dakar becomes growing market for military drones

Macky Sall to represent AU at G20?

Armament: Israeli firm AD Con on tenterhooks before presidential elections

Ex-ambassador Philippe Lalliot takes helm of French foreign ministry's support and crisis centre

Axian poised to secure financing for Kolda solar power plant

Spotlight New chair Tinubu formulates plan to revitalise ECOWAS leadership

Kopar Express saga deals blow to Ousmane Sonko's party finances

Macky Sall's schedule in Tatarstan revealed

Chinese defence giant Norinco opens regional office in Dakar

Minister Ibrahima el-Hadji Sall set to join 2024 presidential race

Spotlight Amadou Ba, Macky Sall's uncertain heir

Lomé to host Gulf of Guinea's maritime security jamboree

Spotlight GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025

After Sangomar, Grand Tortue Ahmeyim also delayed by BP and Kosmos

Brussels sceptical of Bola Ahmed Tinubu backing free trade agreement

Thales rejigs its West Africa operations

Nigerian President Tinubu favourite for ECOWAS chair

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Macky Sall grapples with turbulent financial markets

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Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

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New chair Tinubu formulates plan to revitalise ECOWAS leadership

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Amadou Ba, Macky Sall's uncertain heir

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GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025