Waly Diouf Bodiang departs from Dakar’s Autonomous Port

Following his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Waly Diouf Bodiang formally concluded his duties at the Autonomous Port of Dakar yesterday. A staunch ally of Ousmane Sonko, he was among the founding members of the Pastef party.

Heavy downpours predicted for Kolda and Kaffrine

Meteorological forecasts indicate a high likelihood of torrential rains tonight, particularly along the Kolda-Kaffrine corridor. Kolda faces a 63% chance of precipitation, while Kaffrine stands at 61%. Authorities have been notified to prepare for potential flooding and infrastructure challenges.

Senegal Football Federation to name new coach on tuesday

Abdoulaye Fall, president of the Senegalese Football Federation, will unveil the successor to former coach Pape Thiaw during a press briefing at Léopold Sédar Senghor Stadium. The position has remained vacant since the coach’s departure on July 11, 2026.

Souleymane Jules Diop addresses political fund controversies

Political tensions escalate as Souleymane Jules Diop sheds light on the management of the Prime Minister’s political funds, specifically questioning the transparency of the ‘Aide et Secours’ fund and its accessibility to successive premiers.

Gamou 2026 celebrations confirmed for august 25

Following the sighting of the new moon, religious authorities have officially set the date for Gamou 2026 on August 25. Festivities will commence with the Burd ceremony on August 14, marking the start of the religious observances.

Dakar-Bamako corridor faces operational overhaul

A technical mission from the COSEC is assessing critical bottlenecks along the Dakar-Bamako trade route. Current challenges include 15-kilometer-long truck queues and severely deteriorated road conditions that disrupt supply chains.