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
- Disruption Water supply disruptions in Dakar Sen'Eau has announced multiple water supply disruptions in Dakar due to maintenance and pipeline issues, affecting residents and businesses across the city. 24 Sep 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 · 5 briefings
- Safety & health Salmonella outbreak in Kébémer affects hundreds A Salmonella outbreak in Kébémer has led to 649 reported cases, prompting investigations into food and water sources. 5 Nov 2026 – 9 Nov 2026 · 4 briefings
- Trade Senegal suspends sugar imports for 8-9 months Senegal will suspend sugar imports for 8-9 months starting 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 Diphtheria outbreak in Senegal Senegal faces a diphtheria outbreak with rising cases and deaths, prompting health authorities to enhance vaccination efforts and containment measures. 21 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 3 briefings
- Safety & health Severe weather alerts and impacts in Senegal Senegal has faced multiple severe weather alerts, including heavy rains and storms, leading to disruptions in logistics and public services across various regions. 22 Sep 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 8 briefings
- Politics Senegal National Assembly to vote on revised budget proposal Senegal's National Assembly will discuss and vote on the revised budget proposal on 3 November after two previous rejections in the finance commission. 31 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Senegal's Health preparations for Dakar Youth Olympics Senegal is deploying health agents and implementing a health framework to ensure safety during the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar. 28 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Disruption Dakar prepares for Youth Olympics with traffic and security measures Dakar is implementing traffic restrictions and enhancing security ahead of the Youth Olympics opening on October 31. 29 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
Earlier stories
- Politics Senegal PM addresses budget rejection and political tensions Prime Minister Lô held a press conference to discuss the rejection of the 2026 budget amendment, highlighting political tensions and the need for cooperation. 24 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Regulation Senegal Government implements agricultural support measures Senegal's government has introduced measures to support agriculture for the 2026-2027 season, addressing arrears and enhancing competitiveness. 22 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Disruption Senelec workers plan 72-hour strike amid compensation demands Senelec workers, represented by SUTELEC, will strike from October 21 to 23 to protest working conditions and demand better compensation, risking power supply disruptions. 19 Oct 2026 – 21 Oct 2026 · 3 briefings
- Regulation Senegal's flood response and management initiatives Senegal has activated an emergency flood response plan and allocated 921 billion FCFA for relief efforts amid severe flooding and fatalities. 5 Oct 2026 – 14 Oct 2026 · 4 briefings
- Politics Senegal's debt talks with creditors and IMF Senegal has initiated debt talks with international creditors, focusing on financial strategies that may impact public spending and household expenses. 4 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 · 4 briefings
- Safety & health Crackdown on counterfeit currency trafficking in Senegal Senegalese authorities arrested six individuals for trafficking counterfeit currencies worth over 1.1 billion FCFA, intensifying efforts against financial crimes. 10 Oct 2026 – 11 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Safety & health Senegal Police warn of Mobile Money scam Senegalese Police have issued warnings about a mobile money scam targeting users through 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, with emergency services responding to critical situations in Dakar and beyond. 4 Oct 2026 – 5 Oct 2026 · 2 briefings
- Disruption Vandalism disrupts electricity supply in Senegal Recent vandalism at 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's CEO announced the resolution of power outages affecting Senegal, with electricity supply restored after a week of disruptions. 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 diagnostic services and patient care. 23 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026 · 2 briefings