Senegal

Iran war: African governments call on public to conserve fuel

In response to the crisis in the Middle East, African governments are urging people to conserve energy while seeking ways to soften the impact of rising prices.

By David Renke

Energy transition: What makes the first JETP investment in Senegal significant

Bärbel Kofler, parliamentary state secretary at Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, is visiting Senegal this week. On Tuesday, she will join the Senegalese government in laying the cornerstone for a battery storage facility. The project marks the first investment under the multibillion-euro JETP program.

By Lucia Weiß

LGBTQI: Reactions to a controversial law in Senegal

Just over two weeks ago, Senegal’s Parliament passed a legal amendment that would double the penalties for homosexual acts. The law still needs the president’s signature. Now, a region in Belgium has announced consequences, and Prime Minister Sonko is pushing back.

By Lucia Weiß

Soccer: Drama surrounding Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations victory

By Lucia Weiß

Budget: How political tensions in Senegal are exacerbating the debt crisis

Senegal has to make a large installment of payments in March. How to deal with the mountain of debt that former president Macky Sall had covered up remains unclear. The current domestic political tensions between President Faye and the power-conscious Prime Minister Sonko are making it difficult to find a solution.

By Lucia Weiß

Ongoing Story: European Commissioners in Senegal

By Arne Schütte

Senegal: Tightening of anti-LGBTQI legislation planned

Senegal plans to significantly tighten its anti-LGBTQI legislation, introducing prison sentences of up to 10 years. Experts believe the government is also using the initiative to divert attention from mounting social and economic challenges.

By Arne Schütte and Lucia Weiß

Afcon winner Senegal – celebrating into the morning

By Lucia Weiß

AFCON 2025: Senegal meets hosts Morocco in the final

By Elián Libera