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Senegal's Money Worries: IMF Raises Eyebrows

November 28, 2025

Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spill

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Senegal's Financial Tightrope Walk: Debt, Dialogue, and Defiance

November 14, 2025

Senegal is in a tough spot. The country's finance ministry has promised to pay back its debts and keep talking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This comes just before a big decision from S&P Global, a major credit rating agency. The ministry sent a message to investors saying they are seri

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The Hidden Impact: Sex Workers and Condom Use During COVID-19

April 7, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things, including how people protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections. Sex workers in Dakar, Senegal, faced a tough situation. Their work involves close contact, so their income took a big hit during the pandemic. This made them vulnerable to ris

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Smiles and Ethics: What Senegalese Patients Think of Their Dental Care

March 14, 2025

In Senegal, dental care is a big deal. People want to know if their dentists are not only skilled but also ethical. This is where Joan Tronto's "care" model comes in. It's all about how well patients are looked after, from start to finish. But what do Senegalese patients really think about the care

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How Development Partners Shape Health Funding in Senegal

November 21, 2024

Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed ke

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Can Akon's Crypto City in Africa Really Become a Reality?

September 16, 2024

Akon, the famous singer, announced in 2020 that he would build a futuristic city in Senegal, his "hometown." Dubbed "Akon City," this ambitious project would be powered by green energy and solar power, feature condominiums, a seaside resort, and a university, and use Akoin, his cryptocurrency, as it