Reuters: Senegal News

African Markets - Factors to watch on May 16

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:52:04 +0000

NAIROBI, May 16 (Reuters) - The following company announcements, scheduled economic indicators, debt and currency market moves and political events may affect African markets on Wednesday. - - - - - EVENTS: KENYA-The central bank offers 2 billion shillings of 182-day Treasury bills at auction. UGANDA-The central bank offers 120 billion shillings of Treasury bills at auction. TANZANIA-The central bank offers 30 billion shillings of 9.18 percent 5-year Treasury bonds at auction. GL

IMF urges new Senegal govt to tighten belt

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:08:47 +0000

DAKAR, May 15 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund urged new Senegalese President Macky Sall on Tuesday to get rid of energy subsidies offered by his predecessor, warning the West African country's deficit could rise to untenable levels unless spending fell.

Insecticide resistance threatens malaria fight

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

* WHO says resistance reported in 64 countries with malaria

IMF cuts sub-Saharan Africa 2012 growth forecasts

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:30:00 +0000

JOHANNESBURG, May 14 (Reuters) - Sub-Saharan Africa's economies will expand at a slower rate in 2012 than earlier projected, undermined by global financial distress and a sluggish recovery in South Africa, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday.

Soccer-Pardew and Kompany handed end-of-season awards

Fri, 11 May 2012 21:52:52 +0000

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Newcastle United's Alan Pardew was named Premier League manager of the season on Friday to cap an impressive campaign in which he turned his unfancied side into contenders for Champions League qualification.

FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in the Gulf of Guinea

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:36:14 +0000

DAKAR, May 11 (Reuters) - The Gulf of Guinea - a growing source of oil, cocoa and metals - spans more than a dozen West African countries, many ravaged by civil wars and coups. The region faces increasing piracy threats, drug smuggling and political uncertainty.

Bissau neighbours back parliament chief for president

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:13:56 +0000

BISSAU, May 11 (Reuters) - The 15-state ECOWAS group of West African states backed Guinea-Bissau's parliament speaker on Friday to head the transition back to civilian rule after an April 12 coup, a decision immediately rejected within the country's main political party.

Soccer-Senegal's coach steps down after rejecting contract

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:43:30 +0000

DAKAR, May 10 - Newly appointed Senegal soccer coach Pierre Lechantre has stepped down from the post after two weeks, saying the contract terms offered were not adequate.

Soccer-Newcastle game tougher than facing Man Utd - Mancini

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:14:51 +0000

May 4 (Reuters) - Manchester City's visit to in-form Newcastle United on Sunday (1230 GMT) will be more difficult than last Monday's match against title rivals Manchester United, according to manager Roberto Mancini.

TEXT-S&P report:Sub-Saharan African economic growth continues

Fri, 04 May 2012 08:51:27 +0000

(The following statement was released by the rating agency)