AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoElectricity Strike: Senelec workers began a three-day strike amid rising living costs, while union Sutelec says Dakar’s governor went too far by requisitioning staff to maintain power supplies. AFCON Appeal: Senegal must wait until late November for the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s ruling on its appeal over the 2025 final against Morocco. Dakar 2026: Youth Olympic preparations are gathering pace ahead of the October 31 opening; about 2,700 athletes are expected across Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. Regional Diplomacy: ECOWAS and the Sahel states Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger agreed in Dakar to negotiate a formal cooperation framework, nearly 21 months after their split. Politics and Debt: Debate continues over Ousmane Sonko’s opposition to budget amendments and Senegal’s debt strategy, while former president Macky Sall’s withdrawal from the UN chief race has revived speculation about a political comeback.
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