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The annual Gamou of the Kountiyou family is being held this Tuesday, 1 September 2026, in Ndiassane. This year’s edition is devoted to the theme of “prophetic ethics in the face of contemporary crises.”
An article published by Seneweb is titled “Aser case: The serious revelations of Bachir Fofana”. The material provided contains neither an excerpt nor details establishing the nature of these revelations or the facts involved.
Senegal lifted its freeze on onion imports on Monday, August 31, after the measure had been in place since January 2026. The resumption of importers’ activities is expected to help supply the market until the next season.
Six male bodies were discovered in a forest in the Forécariah prefecture of Lower Guinea. NGOs are calling for an independent investigation.
Seydi Gassama believes Senegal is not facing an institutional crisis. Instead, he highlights the seriousness of a debt-related crisis.
The first supplementary budget bill of the year has been returned to the government by the Assembly. According to Leral, the move was prompted by a procedural issue.
Following Moody’s downgrade of Senegal’s sovereign rating, an analysis relayed by EMedia calls for reducing reliance on borrowing. It highlights the value of public assets, national savings and long-term capital.
In a strongly worded post, Aldiouma Sow takes aim at Ousmane Sonko over the economic and financial difficulties he attributes to Senegal. He notably refers to the Amending Finance Act, debt and relations between the executive and the National Assembly.
Karim Benzema is no longer under contract with Al-Hilal. His departure was announced as official by Seneweb, while SO FOOT reports that the striker is now a free agent.
The ministry has decided to reopen onion imports, subject to a quota system, according to PressAfrik. The precise terms of the measure are not included in the available information.
Five individuals have been arrested in Rosso, a town near the border between Senegal and Mauritania. The case is described as involving migrant smuggling and endangering the lives of others.
SYNPICS has condemned death threats targeting RFM journalist Babacar Fall, following an edition of the RFM Matin programme devoted to Serigne Abdou Sy. The union is calling on the authorities to ensure his safety and open an investigation.
In Snapchat posts, singer Mia Guissé spoke about the difficulties she says she experienced during her marriage. She urged couples not to take the decision to separate lightly, particularly when facing financial hardship.
Rain is possible before 8 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2026, in 29 Senegalese localities, including Dakar. The South and South-East show the most favourable conditions, with locally heavy rainfall possible.
Libya’s main stakeholders have signed a roadmap in Tripoli aimed at ending the country’s political deadlock. The text provides for presidential and parliamentary elections to be held within 24 months.
Six months after the start of the war between the United States and Iran, oil prices remain high and unstable. According to Franceinfo Monde, the agreement between Washington and Caracas does not necessarily mean prices will fall.
Manchester United claimed their first win of the season by beating Ipswich Town 5-2. Bruno Fernandes, the Red Devils captain, scored a hat-trick and provided an assist.
Senegal’s Lions took the lead against Mali at half-time in their 2027 World Cup-related match. The score was 46-30 at the break.
An individual sought in connection with the alleged misappropriation of CFA50 million was arrested in Rosso and transferred to the Mbao district police station. He had been subject to a ban on entering and leaving the country since November 2025, according to reported information on the case.
Forty-seven people arrested in Saint-Louis have been referred to the city’s criminal court, according to SeneNews. They are notably being prosecuted for criminal association and unnatural acts, while some cases also include charges related to HIV and endangering others.
Influencer Rox la Chancelière was questioned by the Special Cybercrime Division, according to reports by Senego and Leral. The questioning follows several complaints filed against her.
A video shared on social media suggested that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye had refused to greet Dakar Mayor Abass Fall. The mayor says this was not the case and calls for political rivalry not to be confused with courtesy and respect.
Held in pretrial detention for 20 months in proceedings involving, among other allegations, financial offences, Mahamadane Sarr is awaiting a decision on a new request for provisional release. His defence challenges the pace of the investigation and is seeking details about seized vehicles.
The Supreme Court has rejected an application filed by Modou Diagne, Khalifa Ababacar Sall, Samba Sy, Oumar Sarr and Abdou Mbow seeking the launch of several preparatory steps for municipal and departmental elections. The urgent applications judge found that the urgency required for emergency proceedings to protect fundamental freedoms had not been established.