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Teenager killed, dozens injured in fresh bout of Senegal unrest

A 15-year-old girl was killed and about 30 people were wounded during clashes between protesters and security forces in Senegal's capital Dakar on Tuesday night, a local official said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Watch Itchy Boots Do Important Maintenance On Her Honda CRF300L Rally

Itchy Boots checks in again on her journey across Africa, after having taken a much-needed break in Dakar, Senegal. It's time for serious bike maintenance.

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Senegalese entrepreneur creates first locally made surfboards

In a small beachside shack in Senegal's capital Dakar, Pape Diouf spends hours on each surfboard he makes, shaping its foam surface with an electric planer to create the perfect curve.

Reuters

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One case of Crimean-Congo fever detected in Senegal

Senegal's health ministry confirmed a case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in a hospital on the outskirts of the capital Dakar, it said in a statement.

Reuters

Watch Itchy Boots Finally Make It To Dakar On Her Honda CRF300L Rally

Moto traveler Itchy Boots has made it her business to take riders everywhere on her journeys around the world, and she's made it at last to Dakar in this video.

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Senegal holds first military parade in four years amid political tensions

Thousands of Senegalese took to the streets to celebrate the country's Independence Day on Tuesday, in a show of patriotism just a week after political tensions led to violent clashes between security forces and opposition supporters.

Reuters

Looking back on 60 years of Beatlemania

On March 22, 1963, the Beatles released their first album "Please Please Me", rocketing the foursome to international fame. Six decades on, we look at how Beatlemania transformed Liverpool, the northern English town where it all began. We also head to Deauville, Normandy for a diverse collection of work from…

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Senegal opposition leader trial kickstarts rocky election season

Sonko’s trial could mark the start of a new era of political unrest or strengthen the president’s grip, analysts say.

Al Jazeera

Senegal’s opposition says protests will continue as leader Sonko’s trial set to resume

The Senegalese opposition announced on Tuesday that it would push ahead with demonstrations in Dakar on Wednesday and Thursday despite a ban, while authorities said they had arrested four members of a group seeking to prevent the resumption of the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko by "sowing chaos and…

France 24

Female driver overtakes competition at Dakar race

Cheered on by her family, driver Fatumata Bah raised her arms in triumph after winning an amateur motor drag race in Dakar that saw four men and four women competing for first place.

Reuters

'Not enough' places for African countries at World Cup, says Senegal's federation

In tonight's edition: Protests break out in Dakar as Senegal's main opposition leader faces trial. Also, the Congolese city of Goma struggles economically as roads are closed due to continued fighting between the army and M23 rebels. Finally, racism in sport, workers' rights and slots for countries at the World…

France 24

Senegalese opposition leader's trial postponed following clashes

Police fired tear gas at protesters demonstrating in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, ahead of the trial of opposition leader and presidential contender Ousmane Sonko. This lead to a postponement of the hearing until 30 March. His supporters say President Macky Sall is using the judiciary as a means to sideline him…

Radio France Internationale

Unrest in Senegal as police clash with opposition supporters

Ousmane Sonko, widely supported by many Senegalese youth, is facing trial this week in a civil libel case.

Al Jazeera

Police fire tear gas at supporters of Senegal opposition leader Sonko

Police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of supporters of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on Thursday after he left court in the capital Dakar where hearings are underway in a libel case against him.

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Dakar’s clandestine taxis are essential for daily travel - but they're illegal

Africa’s major cities are growing at a rapid pace. In Dakar, Senegal’s capital, for instance, the population has almost doubled in 20 years, reaching 4 million inhabitants today.

France 24

Guinea's Hakime rocks TikTok

We hear from some of the hundreds of Cameroonian medical students who have headed to Madagascar for their training. Also, videos from a Guinean TikToker based in Senegal have been taking the social media site by storm. Plus, Chanel collaborates with West African embroidery artists to put on a spectacular…

Reuters

Senegalese farmer pleads for support as African leaders discuss food security

As African heads of state gathered in Senegal's capital Dakar for a three-day summit this week to find solutions to food insecurity on the continent, 33-year-old farmer Mor Kabe had a message for them.

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Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's Pink Lake after floods

On the shore of Senegal's Pink Lake, salt farmer Pape Sira Ba has raked in what he fears may be his last harvest.

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Yellen says Russian oil price cap could save African countries $6 billion annually

Russia's war in Ukraine is hitting Africans particularly hard by exacerbating food insecurity and putting an unnecessary drag on the continent's economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in Senegal's capital Dakar on Friday.

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Fledgling Chinese Firm Kove Demonstrates Impressive Dakar Debut Run

Chinese manufacturer Kove is proving that it has the chops to race with the greats by completing the 2023 Dakar Rally.

The Independent UK

African musicians awarded in Senegal at annual ceremony

The four-day event celebrating African musicians across the continent culminated Sunday evening in a stadium on the outskirts of Senegalese capital Dakar

Newcastle Herald

Toby Price so near but yet so far after finishing runner-up in Dakar Rally

"It hurts a little bit."

France 24

Pollution, development and negligence: Dakar coastline victim of urbanisation

Baye Wane is a medical student and YouTuber in Dakar, Senegal. While he usually makes videos about smartphones, he said that he was inspired by our show to make a report about something he cares deeply about: the coastline in Dakar. With on-the-ground reporting, satellite imagery and maps, he showed…

Newcastle Herald

The Hunter's Toby Price in the lead heading into Dakar Rally final stage

"I honestly thought I made a bit of a mess of it all."

Autosport

Dakar 2023: Dominant Loeb makes it five stage wins in a row

Sebastien Loeb moved up to second in the Dakar Rally standings by claiming yet another stage win on Friday, as Nasser Al-Attiyah maintained his grip on the overall lead.

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