Senegal

Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival

Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.

Senegal’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad list

Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa - and aim to lift the trophy.

Senegal deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute

Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.

Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens

The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.

Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud

Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.

Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift erupts

Supporters of Senegal’s ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar.

Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly star picks in Senegal’s World Cup squad

Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr are other key players joining Mane in Senegal's World Cup forward line.

Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco

Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.

Senegal PM labels Trump ‘agent of global destabilisation’

Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko accused Donald Trump of plunging the world into “chaos”.

CAF’s Motsepe to visit both Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout

Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

CAF general secretary quits amid AFCON final controversy

Veron Mosengo-Omba's resignation follows the fallout over the CAF board's decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.

Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.

Senegal appeal to CAS against handing over of AFCON title to Morocco

Senegal hope to overturn CAF's decision to crown Morocco champions after a walkout by Senegalese players in the final.