Senegal’s new leadership under Diomaye and Sonko is reshaping national identity by promoting Islamic practices and easing restrictions on women wearing hijabs, challenging the country’s secular French colonial legacy.

A recent visit by Senegalese religious leaders to the Israeli Occupation has sparked widespread criticism across the country, particularly given Senegal’s strong public support for the Palestinian cause.

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 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.