In Senegal, a round of in vitro fertilisation with micro-injection can cost up to 2.5 million CFA francs, while medicines account for nearly 800,000 CFA francs, according to obstetrician-gynaecologist Philippe Moreira of Dalal Jamm Hospital. These costs, which are not covered by insurance or health insurance institutions, were discussed at a workshop in Dakar organised by the Association of Health Journalists and the Directorate of Maternal and Child Health, Le Soleil reports.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô is asking unions to suspend their general strike on 21, 22 and 23 October. He has proposed a three-month moratorium to establish a social truce, at a meeting of the social pact steering committee, according to APS.
The Senelec Foundation and the Senegalese League Against Cancer organised an awareness, screening and free consultation day in Joal for more than 500 women. Oncological surgeons, midwives and specialists from Dakar took part, according to Seneweb.
The IMF says Senegal can once again access bond markets, but financing conditions remain difficult, with spreads above 500 basis points for import-dependent countries. African sovereign issuances continued through September 2026, according to the IMF’s Africa Department.
Senegal’s Ministry of Communication is launching a national census of media professionals who speak one or more foreign languages. Registration is free and online only, and the resulting directory is intended to help mobilise these skills at national and international events, according to the Ministry of Communication.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo has asked unions to suspend planned strikes until their next meeting with the government. He also announced stronger sectoral consultations and proposed a gradual procedure for settling disputes, reports the APS.
Senegal estimates its flood-control strategy will cost 921.7 billion CFA francs over 15 years. The state and its partners will need to fund the programme, the cost of which was announced by Cheikh Tidiane Dièye, according to Senego.
Sonatel’s extraordinary general meeting has approved a 1-for-10 share split, increasing the number of shares from 100 million to one billion. The operation will take effect on 26 October, with share capital unchanged at CFA 50 billion, according to Dakaractu.
The Gambia River has risen by 22 centimetres at Simenti in Senegal, where localised flooding has already affected banana-growing areas. Minister Cheikh Tidiane Dièye has called for increased monitoring, while water releases from the Manantali Dam could push levels higher, Senego reports.
Temperatures could reach 40°C on Friday in Matam and Podor, in northern Senegal, while Kaffrine could record 39°C. In Dakar, the thermometer is expected to be around 28°C at about 10pm on the night of 15 to 16 October, according to forecasts reported by Senenews.
Khadim Diop, known as Bamba l’officiel, has established himself as a content creator and comedian in Senegal alongside Latzo Dosé. Born in Pikine, he says he left school after one year and attributes his career to his passion for comedy, according to Dakaractu.
Senegal’s 2026 Food Insecurity Response Programme is mobilising 2,322,014,700 CFA francs to help 17,200 vulnerable households in five departments. Each household will receive a one-off transfer of 135,000 CFA francs during the lean season, with support from the World Bank, according to Dakaractu.
Consumer prices in Senegal rose by 1.1% in September 2026, with food prices up 2% and electricity up 3.8%. Fuel prices increased by 4.4% following a price adjustment, according to the National Agency of Statistics and Demography.
Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, president of the organising committee for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, puts preparations at 92% complete. The final steps include transport, volunteer accreditation, logistics and water supplies ahead of the opening scheduled for 31 October in Diamniadio, according to Senego, citing Le Soleil.
Columnist Mamadou Cissé was taken into police custody at the Special Cybersecurity Division after accusing a police officer of provoking Noura Ba and claiming she was denied access to the toilet while in detention. These allegations, which concern an officer’s conduct and the young woman’s treatment, are at the heart of the proceedings, Senego reported.
JGEN Sénégal, together with the Association of Senegalese Women Lawyers and the Collective of Feminists of Senegal, is preparing the first National Citizens’ Forum on the rights of women and girls. Regional consultations cover eight themes and are expected to lead to a list of demands and ongoing dialogue with the Ministry of Justice, Seneweb reports.
Moussa Baldé refused to appear on 16 October before the parliamentary inquiry committee investigating the “One student, one computer” programme. His refusal follows that of Abdoulaye Daouda Diallo, while separate hearings have examined Total Return Swap financing, according to reports by Senego and EnQuête+.
Senegalese MP Amadou Ba accuses President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of preventing the adoption of a law regulating special funds by using the blocked vote procedure. He also criticises the Constitutional Council for approving the procedure, reports SeneNews, cited by Senego.
