Diadie Ba

Senegal

Journalist at Reuters

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Senegal's previous gov’t misreported key economic data - Reuters

Feb 14, 2025 | thepoint.gm | Diadie Ba |Anaït Miridzhanian

Senegal's sovereign Eurobonds tumbled after the report was released. The 2033 dollar-denominated maturity led the losses, shedding more than 2 cents to bid at 79.95 on the dollar by 1413 GMT. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who came to power in April 2024, ordered an audit that revealed that its debt and budget deficit were much wider than former President Macky Sall's administration had reported.
Audit shows Senegal’s previous government distorted economic data

Feb 12, 2025 | businesslive.co.za | Diadie Ba |Anaït Miridzhanian

Dakar — Senegal’s Court of Auditors released a long-awaited review of the country’s finances on Wednesday that confirmed the previous government misreported crucial economic data including debt and deficit figures. Senegal’s sovereign eurobonds tumbled after the report was released. The 2033 dollar-denominated maturity led the losses, shedding more than 2c to bid at 79.95c on the dollar by 2.13pm GMT.
Senegalese president's party tipped to win elections

Nov 17, 2024 | canberratimes.com.au | Ngouda Dione |Diadie Ba

Voters have cast their ballots in Senegal's legislative elections and counting is under way. Photo: AP PHOTOExpectations are growing that Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party will win the nation's legislative elections after two opposition leaders conceded while votes were still being counted. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Senegalese president's party tipped to win elections

Nov 17, 2024 | au.news.yahoo.com | Ngouda Dione |Diadie Ba

Expectations are growing that Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party will win the nation's legislative elections after two opposition leaders conceded while votes were still being counted. The heated campaign period had revived concerns about unrest as political rivals clashed, sometimes violently. The West African nation endured some of the worst political violence in its recent history ahead of the presidential election in March.
Senegalese president's party tipped to win elections

Nov 17, 2024 | thewest.com.au | Ngouda Dione |Diadie Ba

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Senegalese president's party tipped to win legislative poll as some opposition concede

Nov 17, 2024 | streetinsider.com | Ngouda Dione |Diadie Ba

By Ngouda Dione and Diadie Ba DAKAR (Reuters) -Expectations were growing that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party would win Senegal's Sunday legislative elections after two opposition leaders conceded while votes were still being counted. The heated campaign period had revived concerns about unrest as political rivals clashed, sometimes violently. The West African nation saw some of the worst political violence in recent history ahead of the presidential election in March.
Senegalese Prime Minister Sonko calls on supporters to avenge campaign violence

Nov 12, 2024 | businesslive.co.za | Diadie Ba

Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged supporters of the ruling Pastef party to take revenge for alleged violence against them during the campaign for a parliamentary election this Sunday, raising concern among rights groups. Supporters of the prime minister, who is also president of Pastef, clashed with police before a presidential election in March in some of the worst unrest in Senegal’s history.
Senegal raises $300mln for 2024 budget, finance ministry says

Oct 30, 2024 | zawya.com | Diadie Ba

Senegal has raised $300 million on the international financial market to cover financing requirements for the 2024 budget after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) postponed disbursements for the West African country, its finance ministry said on Wednesday. After an audit revealed that the country's debt and budget deficit were much wider than the previous administration had reported, the government decided not to go ahead with Senegal's request for an IMF disbursement.
Senegal unveils 25-year economic and social development plan

Oct 14, 2024 | reuters.com | Portia Crowe |Diadie Ba

Senegal's newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addresses the audience after he took the oath of office as president during the inauguration ceremony in Dakar, Senegal April 2, 2024.
Senegal ex-ruling parties join forces before snap election

Sep 23, 2024 | dispatchlive.co.za | Diadie Ba |Zohra Bensemra

Supporters celebrate after Senegal's newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took the oath of office during the inauguration ceremony in Dakar, Senegal, on April 2 2024. File photo. The two former governing parties of Senegal ex-presidents Macky Sall and Abdoulaye Wade have formed a coalition for a snap legislative election on November 17 that may pose a challenge to recently elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.