Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal
Dakar struggles with case of prisoner Malick Diop, caught up in war in Ukraine

Little progress has been made regarding the fate of the student, who enlisted in the Russian forces and was then captured by the Ukrainian army over a year ago. The Senegalese authorities, who are exercising caution, can't seem to make headway on the matter.

Senegal
Finance ministry plans US visit to discuss sovereign debt programme

Senegalese delegates will meet with International Monetary Fund officials in Washington shortly, as Dakar pulls out all the stops to secure a new aid programme from the Bretton Woods institution.

The New Guard
Senegal, Egypt, Morocco

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

SenegalAbdoul Ahad Ndiaye, the president's new transport tsar

EgyptTamim Khallaf, a key diplomat sent to Beirut

MoroccoMunicipal Councillor Azelarab Hilmi becomes voice for youth

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Félix Tshisekedi, Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CongoWedding season kicks off within Denis Sassou Nguesso's entourage

DRCFélix Tshisekedi invites influential pastor Joel Osteen to Kinshasa

Ivory CoastAbidjan sued in New York over poorly maintained pavement

Senegal
Prospect of debt restructuring sparks interest among US banks

With Senegal's debt looking increasingly likely to be restructured in the near future, several firms have discreetly approached the country's private creditors to offer consulting services.

Palace Intrigues
Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Nadia Fettah Alaoui

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

CongoDenis Sassou-Nguesso gives ground on daughter's marriage

SenegalTafsir Diattara, Bassirou Diomaye Faye's informal visitor

MoroccoTwo ministers to attend French economic forum