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Senegal

Delegation of Russian MPs expected in Dakar

A delegation of Russian MPs is scheduled to travel to Dakar in September, but the political uncertainty in the country could force them to postpone their visit.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 11.09.2024

US directs military aid to Ivory Coast, Benin and Ghana after being driven out of Niger

The authorities in Abidjan and Cotonou have agreed to accept a donation of US armoured vehicles originally destined for Niger. Other equipment could go to Ghana.

Subscribers only Defence 10.09.2024

With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback

Amadou Ba at an election meeting in Dakar, Senegal, 22 March 2024. © Luc Gnago/Reuters

Subscribers only Politics 06.09.2024

Airbus keen on Grand Tortue aerial surveillance contract

The giant aircraft manufacturer is looking to sell its helicopters to the Senegalese Air Force as the start of production approaches on the Grand Tortue offshore gas field. It could face competition, however, from Italy's Leonardo group, which is already operating in the sector.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 05.09.2024

An Air Senegal Airbus A330 aircraft parked in Colomiers, southwestern France, in 2019. © Pascal Pavani/AFP

Air Sénégal finally settles most of Carlyle Aviation debt

Breaking news published on 03/09/24 at 19:10 : The national carrier has just paid $9.2m to the leasing company. After the airline ignored a US court order to ground its rented planes, Carlyle turned up the pressure by threatening to rally insurance companies to its cause.

Subscribers only Business 03.09.2024

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrives in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, 2 September 2024. © Wang Zhao/POOL/AFP

Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

A Chinese firm is stepping up its efforts with Senegal's new government in order to obtain a lithium exploration licence in the country. It is doing so with the help of a senior Sierra Leonean official.

Subscribers only Mining 03.09.2024

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The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

From Dubai, a discreet Russian trading firm is making its mark in the distribution of petroleum products in West Africa. It is doing so in close collaboration with the Kremlin, which wants to circumvent sanctions and extend its influence in Africa.

Subscribers only Energy 02.09.2024

BCEAO sets sights on Orabank managers

The banking commission of the Central Bank of West African States is considering sanctions against several of the group's senior executives for 'regulatory breaches'.

Subscribers only Finance 02.09.2024

Air Sénégal's Dakar-New York City route at risk

The US Federal Aviation Administration is currently carrying out an audit to determine the reliability of the route between Dakar and New York City operated by Senegalese flag carrier Air Sénégal.

Subscribers only Business 26.08.2024

Carlyle Aviation threatens to seize Air Sénégal aircraft

Breaking news published on 22/08/24 at 15:30 GMT: In a legal proceeding filed by the American leasing company, which is claiming nearly $10m from the national airline, a US court has just issued an order grounding four aircraft leased to the Senegalese company.

Subscribers only Business 22.08.2024

An Air Senegal plane arrives at Marseille Provence Airport in the south of France.

Sall's low-key trip to Abidjan

The former Senegalese president was in the Ivorian economic capital this month, where he was received by Alassane Ouattara and took part in several meetings as he continues to be active on the diplomatic front.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.08.2024

Diomaye Faye turns to Petronas after BP's Yakaar-Teranga gas exit

The Senegalese government is looking for a new partner for the vast Yakaar-Teranga gas field, and the Malaysian multinational is high on its shortlist.

Subscribers only Energy 21.08.2024

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Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Struggling since Macky Sall left office in April, the company owned by the Nigerian billionaire Prince Arthur Eze is in the firing line of the new administration.

Subscribers only Energy 19.08.2024

Senegal's president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, in Dakar in March 2024.

Romanian businessman Ovidiu Tender gives up on Teranga gold

Formerly active in Senegal's oil sector, the tycoon's Prospectiuni firm has decided not to renew its four-year gold exploration licence in the Kédougou region, which is due to expire soon.

Subscribers only Energy 02.08.2024

Diomaye Faye to be special guest at Paris Olympics

The Senegalese president will also take part in a summit on sport co-organised by the Élysée and the IOC the day before.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 24.07.2024

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Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities

France's foreign ministry had a tough time approving the delegations that junta-led countries in Africa hoped to send to the Paris Olympic Games.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.07.2024

The Olympic rings displayed on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on 16 July 2024.

Foreign miners required to register online to ensure local content

The new platform should ensure greater transparency in the selection of suppliers.

Subscribers only Mining 17.07.2024

Telecoms agency haunted by ghosts of Macky Sall era

The new head of Senegal's telecoms regulator is looking into two contracts signed by his predecessors with foreign firms which are suspected of containing irregularities.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 16.07.2024

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Diomaye Faye treads fine line between creditors and IMF

Having inherited budgetary constraints, Senegal's new president and prime minister are trying to create some room for manoeuvre, while using the same teams as their predecessors. They must also be wary of upsetting the country's traditional financial partners.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 11.07.2024

Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye on 20 June 2024.

Akufo-Addo backs Tinubu's reappointment as ECOWAS chair

The Ghanaian president threw his support behind his Nigerian counterpart at the recent summit of the regional organisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.07.2024

Pro-Chinese business network Future Trends Group cosies up to Dakar

The US business is run by Farzam Kamalabadi.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 11.07.2024

Dakar steps up overhaul of its customs infrastructure

As part of a modernisation drive, Senegal’s customs service, which is headed by Mbaye Ndiaye, is upgrading its bricks-and-mortar facilities.

Subscribers only Defence 10.07.2024

Dakar set to call time on Akon's smart city project

The Senegalese government is preparing to take back 50 of the 55 hectares granted to the Senegalese-born US musician in 2020 for a smart city megaproject if work does not resume within a fortnight. The remaining five hectares were sold to the star as a land deed.

Subscribers only Business 05.07.2024

US-Senegalese singer Akon at the 2024 BET Awards in Los Angeles, 30 June 2024.

Heads of state set to shun ECOWAS summit

Several leaders of French-speaking countries are not expected in Abuja on 7 July.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.07.2024

Energy and mining minister to visit Paris

Minister of Energy and Mines Birame Souleye Diop, from Senegal's new administration, will travel to Paris on 3rd and 4th July to attend the seventh edition of Mining on Top Africa.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining 01.07.2024

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Senegal

Delegation of Russian MPs expected in Dakar

US directs military aid to Ivory Coast, Benin and Ghana after being driven out of Niger

With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback

Airbus keen on Grand Tortue aerial surveillance contract

Air Sénégal finally settles most of Carlyle Aviation debt

Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

In Focus
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

BCEAO sets sights on Orabank managers

Air Sénégal's Dakar-New York City route at risk

Carlyle Aviation threatens to seize Air Sénégal aircraft

Sall's low-key trip to Abidjan

Diomaye Faye turns to Petronas after BP's Yakaar-Teranga gas exit

Spotlight
Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Romanian businessman Ovidiu Tender gives up on Teranga gold

Diomaye Faye to be special guest at Paris Olympics

Spotlight
Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities

Foreign miners required to register online to ensure local content

Telecoms agency haunted by ghosts of Macky Sall era

Spotlight
Diomaye Faye treads fine line between creditors and IMF

Akufo-Addo backs Tinubu's reappointment as ECOWAS chair

Pro-Chinese business network Future Trends Group cosies up to Dakar

Dakar steps up overhaul of its customs infrastructure

Dakar set to call time on Akon's smart city project

Heads of state set to shun ECOWAS summit

Energy and mining minister to visit Paris

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Senegal

Delegation of Russian MPs expected in Dakar

US directs military aid to Ivory Coast, Benin and Ghana after being driven out of Niger

With elections looming, ex-PM Amadou Ba kickstarts his comeback

Airbus keen on Grand Tortue aerial surveillance contract

Air Sénégal finally settles most of Carlyle Aviation debt

Beijing eyes Senegal lithium

In Focus The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

BCEAO sets sights on Orabank managers

Air Sénégal's Dakar-New York City route at risk

Carlyle Aviation threatens to seize Air Sénégal aircraft

Sall's low-key trip to Abidjan

Diomaye Faye turns to Petronas after BP's Yakaar-Teranga gas exit

Spotlight Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Romanian businessman Ovidiu Tender gives up on Teranga gold

Diomaye Faye to be special guest at Paris Olympics

Spotlight Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities

Foreign miners required to register online to ensure local content

Telecoms agency haunted by ghosts of Macky Sall era

Spotlight Diomaye Faye treads fine line between creditors and IMF

Akufo-Addo backs Tinubu's reappointment as ECOWAS chair

Pro-Chinese business network Future Trends Group cosies up to Dakar

Dakar steps up overhaul of its customs infrastructure

Dakar set to call time on Akon's smart city project

Heads of state set to shun ECOWAS summit

Energy and mining minister to visit Paris

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In Focus
The secrets of Demex, the trader selling Russian oil in West Africa

Spotlight
Nigerian oil firm Oranto on brink of expulsion

Spotlight
Paris Olympics: juntas posed diplomatic headache for French authorities

Spotlight
Diomaye Faye treads fine line between creditors and IMF