Senegal · Country watch
Mobile Money Scam Alert, Floods Disrupt Schools
Police warn of a mobile money scam; floods continue to disrupt schools in Saint-Louis.
In this briefing Saint-Louis · Médina Course · Pikine · Dakar Research Brigade · Senegalese National Police · Wave · Orange Money
Regulation
Nothing significant reported today.
Disruption
Floods disrupt schools in Saint-Louis ahead of term
Flooding in Saint-Louis continues to affect several schools just days before the new term starts on October 12, reports le Soleil. The neighborhoods of Médina Course and Pikine are particularly impacted, complicating preparations for the school year. While some areas like Sor are less affected, the situation remains concerning for many schools. Authorities are working to address the flooding issues.
Impact Schools in Saint-Louis face operational challenges due to flooding.
Sources: leral.net ↗, le Soleil ↗
Internal tension
Six arrested for counterfeit currency trafficking
The Dakar Research Brigade arrested six individuals involved in trafficking counterfeit foreign currencies, APS reports. The operation uncovered fake U.S. dollars and euros worth over 1.1 billion FCFA. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes in Senegal. Authorities are intensifying investigations to dismantle networks involved in such illegal activities.
Impact Financial institutions and currency exchanges face increased scrutiny due to counterfeit currency risks.
Sources: APS ↗
Safety & health
Police warn of mobile money scam affecting users
The Senegalese National Police issued a warning about a widespread scam targeting mobile money users, according to Senenews. Fraudsters use malicious apps and phishing links to steal secret codes and empty accounts remotely. The police urge users to take precautions to secure their accounts. The alert specifically mentions services like Wave and Orange Money. This scam could lead to significant financial losses for affected users.
Impact Mobile money users face increased risk of financial loss due to scams.
Sources: Senenews ↗, Rewmi ↗, Senenews ↗
Companies
Nothing significant reported today.
Markets
Nothing significant reported today.
Trade
Nothing significant reported today.
Politics
Nothing significant reported today.
Also today in Senegal
- « Continuez à manifester » : Rahul Gandhi exhorte la population à persévérer malgré les arrestations — Senenews
- Ciments du Sahel : grève et interdiction de dialogue après des interpellations de travailleurs — Senenews
- Rentrée : la Fédération des associations de parents d’élèves réclame un nouveau report au 19 octobre — Seneweb
- Alerte santé : « Apollo » fait des ravages à 48h de la rentrée scolaire, ce qu’il faut savoir — Senenews
- Liga espagnole : des avions en papier provoquent l’arrêt du match entre le Rayo Vallecano et l’Athletic Bilbao ! — seneweb.com
- Ukraine : nouvelles coupures de courant à Kiev en raison des attaques russes — Senenews
- Rentrée scolaire et diphtérie : Comment faire face à cette épidémie qui frappe essentiellement les enfants — seneweb.com
- Un milliard en faux billets, pistolet, poignard…: la grosse saisie de la Gendarmerie — seneweb.com
Sources in this briefing
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