The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

As the Senegalese capital Dakar prepares to host the 15th edition of its art biennale, local ceramicist Faty Ly shares her favourite spots

The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital

Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and good governance.

Senegal's government will on Monday present plans to break away from foreign dependence and debt in favour of local resources and human capital, said Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

No jet lag from western Europe, sublime stretches of beach, and possibly the best jollof rice in the region – Vivienne Dovi reveals why Senegal is not simply a warm holiday spot but a vibrant cultural experience

In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern Sahel desert region of Senegal (known as the Ferlo), the pastoral population walks over dry, dusty…

In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do female Senegalese artists play in developing and promoting hip-hop? And what challenges do they face…

Discover how Senegal is embracing Wolof alongside French, reflecting cultural pride and inclusivity in a changing linguistic landscape.

For decades Senegal, a former French colony in West Africa, has been touted as the bastion of the French language in the region