Senegal suspends extraditions to France amid diplomatic tensions
Dakar, Senegal – Senegal has announced the suspension of all extraditions to France, accusing Paris of failing to cooperate on previous extradition requests. The decision was confirmed by Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall during a parliamentary session on Thursday.
The move comes as France postponed its ruling on the extradition of Madiambal Diagne, a Senegalese media executive critical of Dakar’s authorities, to February 2026. French courts requested additional information regarding the legal framework and procedures in Senegal before making a decision.
Minister Fall highlighted that Dakar has submitted multiple extradition requests to France, which remain unanswered. “Reciprocity will apply,” she said, stressing that Senegal expects France to respond before any further extraditions.
Diagne’s legal team denounced Senegal’s suspension as “diplomatic blackmail,” arguing that the government’s action pressures France over a politically sensitive case. Senegal has also sought the extradition of other individuals wanted for alleged financial misconduct.
The situation follows recent controversies in Senegal, including the arrest of two journalists who interviewed Diagne in France. Their detention sparked protests from press associations and political figures, although they have since been released.
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