Senegal
Toxic Gold Mining Practices in Senegal Put Women and Children at Risk Amid Lack of Safer Alternatives
In Senegal’s gold-rich Kedougou Region, women like Sadio Camara rely on mercury to extract gold from sediment, a practice that has become common...
Shift in West African Military Landscape as Ivory Coast and Senegal Expel French Forces
In a landmark decision affecting the military footprint of former colonial powers in West Africa, Ivory Coast has declared the withdrawal of French...
Senegal Secures $58 Million AfDB Loan to Boost Agriculture
Senegal has secured a $58 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to bolster its agricultural sector and enhance water resource management...
Senegal Commemorates 80th Anniversary of the Thiaroye Massacre
On the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called for a renewed commitment to acknowledging and honoring the...
Macky Sall Steps Down from Senegalese Parliament
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced his decision to vacate his seat in the National Assembly, following through on a promise made...
Senegal Mobilizes Army for Flood Relief as President Pledges Solidarity
In response to devastating floods that have impacted over 200,000 residents, the Senegalese government has launched an emergency relief operation that includes deploying...
Severe Flooding Affects Five Cities in Northern Senegal
Northern Senegal is grappling with severe flooding, impacting five key cities as the Senegal River overflows its banks. The flooding has caused widespread...
Sadio Mane’s Last-Minute Goal Sends Senegal to 2025 AFCON
A dramatic injury-time goal from Sadio Mane secured Senegal’s place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals, alongside Angola, DR Congo,...
Senegal Unveils Ambitious 25-Year Development Plan for Self-Reliance
Senegal has embarked on an ambitious path towards self-reliance with the unveiling of its 25-year development blueprint, known as “Senegal 2050.” The plan,...
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Namibia’s agriculture minister, Mac-Albert Hengari, has been dismissed after facing serious allegations of raping a 16-year-old girl five years ago. Hengari, 59, was...
Assefa Sets Women’s-Only World Record and Sawe Triumphs in London Marathon
Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa set a new world record in the women’s-only field at the London Marathon, while Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe claimed victory in...
