Government refers special funds bill to Constitutional Council, plenary suspended

Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô has taken the decisive step of submitting the contentious provisions of the proposed law on special funds to the Constitutional Council. This action has resulted in the immediate suspension of the plenary session that was scheduled to review the bill, following considerable disagreements over several of its articles.

Heavy rainfall forecast for coming hours, 23 localities on alert

Weather forecasts indicate a 76% chance of rain overnight, with probabilities rising to 88% by evening in Koungheul. Other regions, such as Kaffrine and the area encompassing Fatick, Foundiougne, and Sokone, are also under alert for potential thunderstorms and heavy downpours.

Government publicly unveils amendment on special credits

Justice Minister Me Moussa Sarr has presented a public amendment focused on the special credits allocated to the Presidency, the National Assembly, and the Prime Minister’s Office. This modification aims to clarify the scope of the law and ensure its consistent application across these vital institutions.

SENELEC announces imminent power disruptions

The National Electricity Company of Sénégal (SENELEC) has reported a technical incident impacting a high-capacity unit within its generation fleet. This issue is expected to lead to a temporary reduction in electricity production capacity, potentially causing power disruptions in the near future.

José Ángel González Tausz addresses outstanding invoices

José Ángel González Tausz has revealed that the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (Aser) is unable to settle its outstanding debts to his company. This predicament is primarily attributed to unpaid invoices, contributing to a broader financial controversy involving a total sum of 37 billion CFA francs.

Pape Thiaw waives 240 million CFA franc severance pay

Former Lions coach Pape Thiaw has made the significant decision to forgo a 240 million CFA franc severance payment. This gesture alleviates the financial burden on the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), potentially reducing a total debt of 660 million CFA francs during a challenging financial period for the organization.