Senegal on Saturday marked the 66th anniversary of its independence with celebrations held across the country, highlighted by a grand civil-military parade presided over by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the central city of Thies, about 70 km east of the country's capital, Dakar.

The government of Senegal has suspended all non-essential foreign travel by ministers and senior officials, warning of “extremely difficult” economic conditions as a surge in global oil prices intensifies pressure on public finances.

Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru at Stade de France - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.

The World Bank Group has approved 135 million U.S. dollars in financing for Senegal to strengthen its health system and expand financial protection for vulnerable populations, according to a statement released on Thursday.

Senegal have vowed to appeal after being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Tuesday, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarding the championship to Morocco two months after a controversial final.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been handed a five-match ban by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and fined $100,000 following chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco, CAF announced on Thursday.

Clashes erupted between students and security forces at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar on Wednesday as protesters demanded stipends and other financial aid amid Senegal’s ongoing fiscal crisis. Authorities deployed police after students threw rocks, with officers responding using tear gas, leaving several students injured.

The crew of the oil tanker M/T Mersin issued a distress signal off the coast of Senegal due to water entering the engine room.

On Thursday, Türkiye and Senegal signed four agreements aimed at strengthening collaboration in defense, media, and education.

Senegal’s Health Minister Ibrahima Sy announced Sunday that an outbreak of Rift Valley fever (RVF) in the northern Saint-Louis region has resulted in seven deaths.