Stories from Dakar · Senegal

Senegal's minister stated that the country's fuel subsidy could exceed its budget allocation by $2 billion.

Students in Senegal began a general strike on May 18, 1968, protesting cuts to student grants. The movement, known as the Senegalese May 68, grew despite repression and eventually involved workers.

Matar Ndiaga Seck, described as a close associate of Ousmane Sonko, has been arrested in Senegal. He is reportedly facing charges related to alleged 'acts against nature'. A French engineer in his thirties, residing in Dakar, Senegal, has been arrested.

South Africa's Under-17 team came from behind to beat Senegal 2-1 in their opening group stage match. The victory secured points for South Africa in a tough group.

Senegal's public treasury has been targeted by a cyberattack. This marks the third public institution in the country to be hit by such an attack in the last six months. It is unclear if this is directly related to the cyberattack on the Senegalese Public Treasury.

Local elections scheduled for 2027 in Senegal are anticipated to feature the first direct political contest between the president and his prime minister. These elections precede the 2029 general elections.

Senegalese seismologist Mamoudou Ibrakan has released a new book titled 'Troisième Al-Qaïda'.

Three Senegalese supporters, detained in Morocco since January 18, returned to Senegal on Thursday evening after serving prison sentences. Their detention stemmed from incidents of hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Mamoudou Ibrahkan, leader of the political movement 'Demain c'est maintenant,' stated in his new book, 'Troisième alternance au Sénégal, mon double regard,' that the current power struggle between President Diomay and Prime Minister Sonko will turn to the President's advantage.

Senegal will hold a two-day celebration for political figure Abdoulaye Ouad. A scientific colloquium is scheduled for June 5 to examine the legacy of the politician, who founded the country's first opposition party in 1974 and remains its leader.