Senegal has joined other African nations – including Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin – in calling for an immediate de-escalation of the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, warning of the broader implications for global peace and regional stability.
As hostilities reach unprecedented levels, with mounting casualties on both sides, Senegal is urging for peace, multilateral dialogue, and respect for international law.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, Dakar condemned all acts of aggression and violations of international legal norms, calling for an urgent ceasefire and a return to diplomatic engagement.
According to reports from Iran’s state news agency, the conflict has escalated rapidly in recent days. Israel’s military operation, dubbed “Rising Lion”, has reportedly claimed at least 406 lives in Iran – including 14 nuclear scientists and several senior Revolutionary Guard officials.
In response, Iran launched “True Promise III”, firing 150 ballistic missiles and nearly 100 suicide drones. Although most were intercepted, the attacks killed at least 24 civilians and injured hundreds, particularly in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Bat Yam.
Senegalese diplomat Cheikh Niang, former representative to the United Nations, has expressed concern about the wider economic and social impact of the conflict on African nations. In a recent analysis, he warned of a potential “exogenous shock” that could destabilise already vulnerable economies, urging African states to pursue strategic reforms focused on food sovereignty, energy diversification, and industrial self-reliance.
