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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.
The International Monetary Fund’s mission to Senegal ended on 1 September after two weeks of talks in Dakar. Public finances, debt and economic reforms were at the heart of discussions on a possible new financing agreement.
Israeli strikes killed three people in Gaza during an operation targeting a Hamas official, Franceinfo reports. Israel’s defence minister also announced the arrest of a “high-ranking terrorist”, without specifying the person’s identity or the circumstances.
Content creator known as Rox was being questioned by investigators from the Special Cybersecurity Division, SeneNews reports, citing a source close to the case. The reasons for the questioning and any facts under investigation were not specified in the information available.
A complaint has been filed with the Touba gendarmerie brigade following the circulation of insulting remarks targeting Serigne Sidy Abdou Lahad Mbacké, according to Dakaractu. The outlet links the case to controversy on social media after Sokhna Aïda Diallo’s visit to the religious city.
Senegal’s Autonomous Union of Doctors, Pharmacists and Dental Surgeons plans a 48-hour work stoppage on Tuesday, September 8, and Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Emergency services and a minimum service are expected to be maintained, according to the union.
The resumption of strikes between the United States and Iran on Monday confirms that the conflict is becoming a lasting feature of the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of this strategic maritime route, long seen as a deterrent lever for Tehran, is gradually losing its effectiveness.
Five days after floods struck Nepal and Tibet, rescue teams are continuing their operations in the hope of finding survivors. The death toll has now reached 939.
Édouard Balladur, the former French prime minister, has died at the age of 97. A leading figure of the Fifth Republic, he notably headed the government in 1993 and ran in the 1995 presidential election.
Karim Benzema is no longer under contract with Al Hilal, the Saudi club announced on 31 August 2026. At 38, the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner is now free to join the team of his choice.
Israeli strikes killed five people in the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian emergency services. The Israeli military said it had targeted members of Hamas’s armed wing.
In Keur Massar, the Local Development Committee representing several estates and the village of Darou Thioubou has warned of the impact of recent rains. Families have been forced to seek shelter in schools, while residents are calling for swift action by the authorities.
A ferry sank off Cyprus with at least 270 passengers on board. The toll stands at eight dead and 17 people still reported missing.
Crystal Palace have reportedly set their asking price for Ismaïla Sarr at €88 million amid Liverpool’s interest, according to Wiwsport. The English club are said to want to keep the Senegal international.
PressAfrik has posted content presented as live coverage, with a headline referring to soaring prices, an issue involving the Ministry of Health and Sokhna Aïda’s visit. However, the available excerpt provides no details on these various points.
Senegal's basketball team defeated Mali 97-71 on the third and final day of the fourth window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. The win sees the Lions return to first place in Group F.
Ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Senegal on Friday from Caa1 to Caa2. The move places the country one notch lower on the agency’s rating scale.
US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to France 24. The operation marks a resumption of US military action after several weeks.
The 50th edition of the Magal of the 2 Rakkas will be held over three days in Saint-Louis, from September 3 to 5. The Kurel of the 2 Rakkas has condensed the programme due to its proximity to the Grand Magal of Touba and the Gamou, while strengthening safety instructions.
The 143rd edition of the Ndiassane Gamou is being held on Tuesday in the holy city, where many worshippers are expected. A traditional ceremony is set to precede the religious celebration scheduled for the night.
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.
The National Assembly says it received a letter concerning the presentation of a supplementary finance bill for 2026, but not the bill itself. It says it requested a complete file before the bill could be entered on its general register.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is holding a two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan, attended notably by the Chinese, Russian, Iranian and Indian leaders. Talks are focusing on relations among the bloc's members and Iran's situation in the face of new US sanctions.