Senegal News » Dakar News Senegal » Dakar: Senegal’s general strike enters second day as government seeks approval for $2.2bn IMF programme
Senegal’s three-day general strike entered its second day on October 22, with unions reporting widespread participation and increasing pressure on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government as it ...
News Senegal » Dakar: Senegal's crackdown on LGBTQ+ people forces them to go into hiding, rights watchdog says
Human Rights Watch reports that Senegal has launched a harsh crackdown on LGBTQ+ people, leading to arrests and rights violations. The government's actions follow a new law that increases ...
News Senegal » Dakar: General Strike Announced Amid Protests Against New Labour Codes
Senegal's labour unions have called for a 72-hour general strike, from October 21 to 23, 2026. The government disputes the legality of the strike, saying the notice filed by the unions doesn't comply ...
News Senegal » Dakar: Senegal FM receives Austrian, Omani Ambassadors-designate
Senegal's Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, officially received working copies of credentials from two incoming ambassadors-designate during formal ...
News Senegal » Dakar: Senegal: Dakar gears up for Africa's first Olympic event - 74200577
Dakar prepares to host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, with mascot Ayo making appearances across the Senegalese capital, October 18, 2026. The games mark the first time an Olympic event has been held on ...
News Senegal » Dakar: Senegal seeks "a place, an industry and a voice" through Dakar 2026 YOG, says President Faye
DAKAR, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Senegal aims to use the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to strengthen its capacity to host major competitions, develop its sports industry and make its voice heard ...
News Senegal » Dakar: Senegal's triumphant return: Fans flood Dakar streets for Africa Cup of Nations victory parade
After the United States opened the 2026 World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay in front of 70,492 fans at SoFi Stadium, head coach Mauricio Pochettino didn't start with the scoreline. He started with ...