BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)Senegal is navigating a complex period marked by an internal power struggle between President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko, significant economic challenges due to a revealed “hidden debt,” and an elevated regional diplomatic profile with its recent election to lead the ECOWAS Commission. The government is pushing forward with economic reforms […]

In the first week of December 2025, Senegal has demonstrated a strong focus on regional security, cultural diplomacy, and economic reform. Key events include the extradition of a Gambian alleged death squad member, the ongoing inaugural West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST 2025) presided over by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and President Bassirou […]