Senegal

How inflation made West Africa’s prized jollof rice a pricey meal
Inflation driven by economic instability, fallout from war in Ukraine and COVID have made jollof rice an expensive meal.
Published On 23 May 2023
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s rape trial adjourned
Ousmane Sonko, who denies charges, does not turn up for court appearance in Dakar.
Published On 16 May 2023
One dead, 30 injured in new wave of unrest in Senegal
Protesters have taken to the streets in capital Dakar against what they call an increasingly repressive state.
Published On 10 May 2023
Senegalese court increases opposition leader’s sentence
The ruling is the latest twist in a saga that has fuelled unrest in Senegal, a usually stable state in a restive region.
Published On 9 May 2023

Senegalese women reflect on the loss of their menfolk, feared dead after attempting the 1,500km boat journey to Europe.

Seck, who placed second in the 2019 presidential election, condemns recent unrest in the country ahead of 2024 vote.

Opposition leader found guilty of defaming Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang, his lawyer says.

Sonko’s trial could mark the start of a new era of political unrest or strengthen the president’s grip, analysts say.

Search for precious metal has dramatically transformed Bantakokouta, a Senegalese town near Mali and Guinea.

Senegalese communities battle with climate-driven rising sea levels that disrupt habitats and threaten livelihoods.

Ousmane Sonko, widely supported by many Senegalese youth, is facing trial this week in a civil libel case.

Tensions are growing in Senegal as President Macky Sall could vie for a controversial third term in the 2024 election.

One year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the West is still rolling out sanctions against Moscow.

The Muslim pilgrims were travelling to a religious ceremony in Senegal through conflict hotspots in the Sahel.

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