Civil society pressure on the new Senegalese government has recently succeeded in achieving the first steps toward justice for the victims and their families.

On October 6, 2025, Ankara and Dakar signed a new military cooperation agreement, their second in just two months, following an earlier deal reached on August 6.

Senegal’s new authorities continue their efforts to break with the legacy of former president Macky Sall, particularly the pervasive corruption that has left deep political, economic, and social scars.

Senegal’s economy has taken an unexpected blow after the International Monetary Fund announced that there is no set timeline for resuming talks over a new funding agreement.

Senegal’s new government has launched a high-profile anti-corruption drive against five former ministers, sparking debate over whether it’s genuine accountability or political retaliation.