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Malicounda Mayor Maguette Sène discussed the management of his municipality, the creation of his new coalition and several national issues in an interview with Dakaractu. A member of parliament and president of the “And Liggey Gox Yi” coalition, he also addressed relations between the executive and the National Assembly, as well as discussions with the IMF.
Boubacar Sèye, founder and president of Horizon Sans Frontières, is calling on the Senegalese state to examine the possible existence of networks or funding behind campaigns he considers stigmatising towards foreigners. His contribution notably challenges statements made by Papa Tahirou Sarr.
As the terms of departmental and municipal councillors draw to a close, civil society organisations are calling on the authorities to speed up preparations for the next local elections. They are seeking, in particular, the publication of the election date and the main electoral stages.
Senegal Customs and the United States Customs and Border Protection discussed the rollout of the Foreign Electronic Cargo Data Exchange Program on 1 September 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen information-sharing on internationally transported goods.
The Cabinet is due to resume on Wednesday, September 2, after a three-month break, according to SeneNews. The outlet reports that Armed Forces Minister Yankhoba Diémé had raised the prospect of changes within the state apparatus.
The National Assembly’s Conference of Presidents has proposed Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô’s general policy statement. The date remains subject to a possible alternative date set by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
Bakary Signaté has announced that he is freezing his activities within Pastef. The former APR official, who joined the party in August 2024, cited a need to step back amid political uncertainties.
The Conference of Presidents of the National Assembly has set Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for Prime Minister Al Aminou Lô’s general policy statement. However, the date remains subject to a possible decision by the President of the Republic within an eight-day period.
Political figure Mafary Ndiaye has announced his departure from the Republican Party for Progress (PRP) and his membership of Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains. A local elected representative in Touba and Mbacké, he describes the move as the result of consultations and reflection on the next stage of his political engagement.
On 1 September 2026, the National Assembly launched the AAR (“Protect”) programme, run in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The seminar focused on women’s place in peace, defence and security policies in Senegal.
Pastef MP Amadou Ba has reacted to the postponement of the Prime Minister’s General Policy Statement. He believes the delay should make it possible to incorporate the constraints he associates with debt restructuring.
Ousmane Sonko is calling for the disclosure of the terms of the technical agreement announced between Senegal and the International Monetary Fund. He believes the commitments attached to the proposal should be subject to public and parliamentary debate before final approval by the IMF Executive Board.
The Conference of Presidents of the National Assembly has set Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. for the session devoted to the Prime Minister’s general policy statement. The date may still be changed by the President of the Republic within the announced regulatory timeframe.
National Police Director-General Mame Seydou Ndour met with Türkiye’s ambassador to Senegal, Dilsad Kirbasli Karaoglu, on 28 August 2026. Turkish support for preparations for the Youth Olympic Games and stronger security cooperation were at the heart of the talks.
Pastef parliamentary group leader Ayib Daffé says a no-confidence motion is not on the agenda for the National Assembly’s extraordinary session. According to him, proceedings are to focus on Prime Minister Al Amine Lô’s general policy statement.
According to PressAfrik, joint or coordinated statements are expected this afternoon at the end of a mission to Senegal. The available information does not specify the participants or the content of the statements.
Mohamed Ayib Salim Daffé, described by PressAfrik as the president of Pastef’s parliamentary group, spoke during the general policy statement. The available information does not specify the content of his remarks.
Seneweb has announced an opening plenary as part of an extraordinary session devoted to the DPG. The available information does not specify the detailed agenda, participants or the full timetable for the proceedings.
Seneweb reports that Yankhoba Diémé issued clarifications following remarks described as controversial concerning Ousmane Sonko. The information available does not establish what he said or the circumstances of the controversy.
A Seneweb publication attributes a statement to Cheikh Tidiane Gadio saying that “the country is blocked by...”. However, the information provided does not make it possible to identify what he is referring to or the context in which he spoke.
Former Lambaye mayor and former CICES director-general Cheikh Ndiaye has announced that he is joining Birima Mangara’s UDP-Kiiraay. During the political event, Birima Mangara also voiced concerns over the economic situation and put forward several reform proposals.
Ousmane Sonko said there were “no tensions or strains” with the executive, according to PressAfrik. The statement comes as the Senegalese Parliament opened its session on 1 September at the request of President Diomaye Faye.
The second extraordinary session of the National Assembly for 2026 opened on 1 September with 106 MPs present, according to Senego. During the sitting, Ousmane Sonko disputed the existence of institutional tensions and said the Assembly intended to exercise its prerogatives.
Media outlet Leral reports that Ousmane Sonko dismissed the existence of “discord” and “tension” surrounding the General Policy Statement (DPG). The information provided does not make it possible to specify the context of this statement or the timetable for the DPG.