🇸🇳 Senegal
West Africa
About Senegal
A West African democracy on the Atlantic edge, known for political stability, teranga hospitality and new offshore energy.
- Population
- ~18 million
- Capital
- Dakar
- Languages
- French, Wolof, Pulaar, Serer
- Region
- West Africa
- Culture
- Mbalax music, Senegalese wrestling, Sufi brotherhoods, and thieboudienne as the national dish.
- Main products
- Fish and seafoodPhosphatesGroundnutsGoldOil and gas
Happening now in Senegal
Most recent reports- Senegal, ENI Agree to Study Offshore Oil and Gas Blocks
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:26 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Senegal Goalkeeper Mendy Retires From International Football
Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:29 · Africa
- Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics 'A Bridge to 2028 Los Angeles Games'
Sun, 13 Sep 2026 01:44 · Olympics
- Senegal Secures $2.2b IMF Deal As Debt Restructuring Looms
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:36 · Africa
- Senegal and IMF Strike $2.2bn Deal, Two Years After Debt Scandal Froze Funding
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:23 · Economy, Business and Finance
- Ndiaye Eyes TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2027 Breakthrough After Remarkable Rise With Senegal and Bayern
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:54 · Gambia
- Benin-Sapele-Effunrun Road - Quiet Engagement, Collective Action Delivering Results
Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:08 · Benin
- Faye, Diop Set Ecowas Agenda As Bloc Faces Sahel Split
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:50 · Economy, Business and Finance
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