The two former ruling parties of Senegal ex-presidents Macky Sall and Abdoulaye Wade have formed a coalition for a snap legislative election on Nov. 17 that may pose a big challenge to recently-elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sall’s Alliance for the Republic party (APR) and Wade’s Senegalese Democratic Party (PDS),[Read More…]
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Gambia Draws Senegal At Wafu U-20 Championship
The Young Scorpions of Gambia displayed a strong comeback against Senegal in the WAFU Zone A youth championship, securing a 2-2 draw against the reigning champions in Monrovia. Gambia, under Coach Lie Bojang, initially trailed but equalized and took the lead 2-1 before Senegal managed to level the score. Lamin[Read More…]
Senegal’s Bonds Drop As IMF Issues Fiscal Deficit Warning
Senegal’s dollar bonds are experiencing a decline after the IMF warned of fiscal deterioration. The yield on Senegal’s 2048 bonds increased due to concerns about the country’s rising fiscal deficit, which has been aggravated by reduced revenues and rising energy subsidies. The IMF’s report urged Senegal to implement reforms to[Read More…]