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Large whale found on Guédiawaye beach in rare event
via SeneNews3 min read
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, a large whale was discovered dead on the beach in Guédiawaye. Captain Kabou, a representative of the marine protected areas directorate, stated that the whale measures ten meters in length. According to the specialist, the deceased whale was in an advanced state of putrefaction, and its biological degradation made it impossible to collect organic samples for in-depth analysis.
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Must ReadSenegal's public debt is now fully transparent and aligned with International Monetary Fund IMF figures, according to Alioune DIOUF, Director of Public Debt at the Directorate General of Public Accounting and Treasury DGCPT. In an interview with Reuters on April 21, 2026, in New York, DIOUF discussed the country's financing strategy and debt management transparency framework. Audits conducted between 2019 and 2024 have reconciled Senegalese public debt statistics with IMF figures, resolving technical discrepancies that emerged in 2024 and establishing a unified database. Regarding new financial instruments, the Debt Directorate clarified that Total Return Swap TRS operations initiated in 2025 are active management tools integrated into regional market issuances. These mechanisms aim to optimize financing costs and manage market risks without exposure to unexpected margin calls. Senegal is also strengthening its accountability by publishing quarterly budget reports and a statistical debt bulletin in April 2026, adhering to stringent data dissemination standards. The conversion of bank loans into public securities, such as Treasury bills or bonds, is confirmed as a strategy to regularize previously identified debts through audit, rather than addressing payment arrears. Discussions with the IMF for a support program are ongoing, based on a shared and reconciled diagnosis. The DGCPT reaffirms that the credibility of the state's signature relies on a rigorous transparency policy a
Must ReadThe Confederation of African Football CAF has officially dismissed rumors regarding a withdrawal or postponement of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite speculation about infrastructure development, the continental body reiterated its full confidence in the host trio of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to organize this historic event. CAF President Patrice Motsepe reaffirmed his personal commitment to making this Pamoja edition an unprecedented success. With high-level political support from the region's heads of state, CAF is working closely with member associations to ensure that organizational and logistical standards are rigorously met by summer 2027. By confirming the scheduled dates, CAF secures the international calendar and ends uncertainties, allowing the three host countries to accelerate their preparations calmly.
Must ReadSenegal's 2025 budget projects a dynamic economy with 6.7% growth, a slight acceleration from 2024. State revenues are expected to reach 4,477.1 billion FCFA, an 11.8% increase, indicating strong public resource mobilization. Expenditures are set at 5,864.6 billion FCFA, with a controlled execution rate of 93.9% of forecasts. The budget deficit is projected at 1,387.5 billion FCFA, lower than initial expectations, representing 6.44% of GDP against a target of 7.82%. These figures reflect an improvement in budget management but also confirm that achieving public finance balance remains a significant challenge, as analyzed by Djibril Gueye.
A solidarity fundraiser has been launched to support Mariama Diallo, a young mother who experienced severe medical complications during childbirth on August 6, 2025, at Idrissa Pouye Hospital in Grand Yoff. Since the intervention, Mariama Diallo has been paralyzed and requires continuous medical care, currently provided at Fann Hospital in Dakar. Due to the complexity of her case, medical teams and her family believe that treatment outside the country, specifically in India, is essential for a real improvement in her condition. Medical expenses for care, examinations, physiotherapy, and travel are increasing, making an urgent medical evacuation to India for specialized treatment necessary. Her husband, Mamadou Diallo, is by her side, assisting with daily care and consultations, and has appealed for solidarity to enable her to continue treatment under better conditions. The fundraiser aims to finance this medical evacuation and ongoing specialized care, with organizers emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for rapid mobilization.