05 Feb, 2026
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Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Countries, Begins Production

Senegal has officially joined the list of oil-producing countries in West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic history. Last week, the country began producing oil for the first time, with the Sangomar deep-water project aiming to produce 100,000 barrels of oil per day. “This is a historic day, a key milestone for […]

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Tinubu, other African leaders grace Senegal president’s swearing-in today

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart from Abuja today (Tuesday) for Dakar, Senegal, where he will attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. This information was disclosed in a statement signed by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, titled ‘President Tinubu to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect Bassirou Faye.’ […]

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Senegal president calls off February 25 election

The President of Senegal, Macky Sall, on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was due to start. In an address to the nation, Sall said he signed a decree abolishing a previous measure that set the date, because lawmakers were investigating two Constitutional […]