Waly Diouf Bodiang exits Dakar’s autonomous port

The former director general, Waly Diouf Bodiang, concluded his handover ceremony yesterday following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. A staunch ally of Ousmane Sonko, Bodiang was among the founding members of the Pastef party.

Heavy downpours forecast for Kolda and Kaffrine

Tonight’s weather outlook shows high precipitation risks along the Kolda-Kaffrine corridor, with Kolda at 63% and Kaffrine at 61%. Authorities have activated emergency protocols to mitigate potential flooding and infrastructure damage.

Senegal football federation to announce new coach

Abdoulaye Fall, president of the Senegalese Football Federation, will unveil the successor to Pape Thiaw at a press conference scheduled for Tuesday at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium. The position has remained vacant since July 11, 2026.

Souleymane Jules Diop addresses prime minister’s political funds

The ongoing debate around political funds under the Prime Minister’s office has gained new momentum after Souleymane Jules Diop raised concerns about the management and accessibility of the ‘Aide et Secours’ fund.

Gamou 2026 celebrations set for August 25

Following the sacred moon sighting, authorities confirmed that the Gamou religious festivities will commence on August 25, with the Burd ceremony kicking off on August 14.

Dakar-Bamako corridor facing major challenges

A high-level mission from the COSEC is currently assessing bottlenecks along the Dakar-Bamako trade route. Persistent 15-kilometer truck queues and deteriorating road conditions have severely disrupted cross-border commerce.