Senegal: running stories
The subjects the local press of Senegal returned to on two days or more, each kept as one page: what happened, day by day, every source linked.
Running stories
- Trade Senegal suspends sugar imports for 8-9 months Senegal has announced an 8-9 month suspension of sugar imports starting in November to support local production and stabilize prices. 17 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 · 3 briefings
- Politics Senegal's Budget crisis: ongoing rejections and delays Senegal's 2026 budget has faced multiple rejections, causing significant delays in public-sector funding and financial planning amid political tensions. 23 Oct 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 · 11 briefings
- Safety & health Acute digestive syndrome outbreak in Kébémer Kébémer faces a health crisis with rising cases of acute digestive syndrome, prompting investigations and operational challenges for local businesses. 5 Nov 2026 – 7 Nov 2026 · 3 briefings
- Safety & health Diphtheria outbreak in Senegal: rising cases and deaths Senegal faces a worsening diphtheria outbreak with rising cases and deaths, prompting health authorities to intensify vaccination efforts. 21 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 3 briefings
- Safety & health Severe weather alerts and impacts across Senegal Senegal faces multiple severe weather alerts, with heavy rains and storms disrupting logistics and public services across various regions. 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 8 briefings
- Politics Senegal's National Assembly prepares for budget vote Senegal's National Assembly will hold a plenary session on November 3 to vote on the revised budget proposal after previous rejections. 31 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Senegal prepares Health measures for Dakar Youth Olympics Senegal is deploying health agents and establishing a health framework to ensure safety during the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar. 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Disruption Traffic and security measures for Dakar Youth Olympics Dakar has implemented traffic restrictions and tightened security ahead of the Youth Olympics opening on October 31, 2026. 29 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Politics Senegal PM addresses budget rejection and political tensions Senegal's Prime Minister Lô held a press conference to discuss the rejection of the 2026 budget amendment, highlighting political tensions and economic implications. 24 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
Earlier stories
- Disruption Senelec workers plan 72-hour strike amid compensation demands Senelec workers, represented by SUTELEC, are set to strike for 72 hours starting October 21, demanding better working conditions and compensation. 19 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Disruption Water supply disruptions in Dakar Sen'Eau has announced significant water supply disruptions in Dakar due to electricity issues and scheduled maintenance work, affecting residents and businesses. 24 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 · 4 briefings
- Regulation Senegal's flood response and management initiatives Senegal has activated an emergency flood response plan and allocated significant funding to address severe flooding and improve infrastructure. 5 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 · 4 briefings
- Politics Senegal's debt talks with creditors and IMF Senegal has begun discussions with international creditors to address its public debt, with significant implications for the economy and public services. 4 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 · 4 briefings
- Safety & health Counterfeit currency trafficking crackdown in Senegal Senegalese authorities arrested six individuals for trafficking counterfeit currencies, seizing over 1 billion FCFA in fake notes during recent operations. 10 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Senegal Police warn of Mobile Money scam Senegalese Police have warned about a mobile money scam targeting users, urging caution against malicious apps and phishing links. 9 Oct 2026 – 10 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Severe rains in Senegal lead to fatalities and damage Severe rains in Senegal have caused multiple fatalities and significant damage, raising concerns about public safety and emergency services' capacity. 4 Oct 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Disruption Vandalism disrupts electricity supply in Senegal Vandalism targeting Senelec installations has disrupted electricity supply in several regions of Senegal, prompting investigations and increased security measures. 20 Sep 2026 – 26 Sep 2026 · 3 briefings
- Disruption Senelec resolves power outages in Senegal Senelec has restored electricity supply in Senegal after a week of outages caused by technical issues and supply chain constraints. 21 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026 · 2 briefings
- Disruption Saint-Louis Hospital scanner suspended due to power cuts Saint-Louis Hospital has halted its scanner operations due to ongoing power cuts, impacting healthcare services and patient diagnostics. 23 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 · 2 briefings