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At least 4 migrants have died and others remain missing after a boat capsized off Senegal

Senegalese authorities say a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Senegal over the weekend, leaving at least four people dead and several others missing

The Independent UK

Senegal’s leaders face harsh reality check after promises of radical reform

Six months after coming to power, president and PM locked in stand-off with parliament

The Guardian - UK

Western media’s focus on colonial languages

Letter: Due recognition should be given to African languages such as Wolof, which is widely spoken in Senegal and the Gambia, when reporting on the region, writes Karim Bah

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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

Aminata Thiam is one of Senegal’s few female beatmakers

The Independent UK

Senegal seeks to rein in polluting illegal gold mining along Mali border

Senegal has suspended mining activities along the Falémé river, which forms part of its southeastern border with Mali, in a bid to preserve the environment and protect public health. However, enforcing the ban won’t be easy.

Radio France Internationale

Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Senegal's president as part of a trip through three West African nations aimed at tackling irregular migration to Spain’s Canary Islands

The Independent UK

Senegal’s troubled Casamance region hopes for peace with rise of local boy to PM

Role at top of government for Ousmane Sonko brings hope for investment in isolated region marred by separatist strife

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Spanish Prime Minister Tours West Africa To Address Migration Crisis

Spain's Prime Minister visits West Africa to tackle rising migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands, focusing on bilateral agreements, combating human traffi...

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Spanish PM to visit Mauritania, Senegal to address migration surge

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez begins a three-day visit to Mauritania, Gambia and Senegal Tuesday as part of his focus on curbing migration to the Canary Islands, which have seen a surge of arrivals from West Africa this year.

Radio France Internationale

Denmark's new Africa strategy sees closure of embassies in Mali, Burkina Faso

Denmark said Monday it was shutting its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso as part of its new Africa strategy, as military coups have "severely limited the scope for action in the Sahel region". However, the Scandinavian country said it would open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda.

Radio France Internationale

'Barcelona or die' For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent

Salamba Ndiaye is one of thousands of young Senegalese who try to leave the West African country each year to head to Spain, fleeing poverty and the lack of job opportunities for young people

The Independent UK

Senegal begins review of oil and gas contracts in bid to reclaim resources

Senegal has launched a major effort to reclaim control over its oil and gas resources, setting up a commission to review and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies that critics say have long favoured international interests over national ones.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's media outlets stage a blackout day to bring attention to press freedom concerns

Media organizations in Senegal have staged a blackout day to protest a government crackdown they say targets them directly and is aimed at curtailing press freedoms in the West African country

The Independent UK

Senegal Media Sound Alarm With News Blackout

Senegalese news organisations widely heeded a call Tuesday for a news blackout to protest against economic measures by the new government which they say threaten the industry.

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Media blackout in Senegal as publishers denounce government threats

No newspapers were published in Senegal on Tuesday while television and radio broadcasts went dark as media organisations called a national blackout to protest threats to press freedom, notably from newly installed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

The Independent UK

In one region of Senegal, girls can become wrestlers — and win. But only until marriage

In Senegal, wrestling is a national sport

Radio France Internationale

Senegal sets dynamic pace to prepare for Youth Olympics in Dakar 2026

Senegal is just one of many countries represented at the Africa Station, a hub for athletes and fans during the Paris Olympics, situated on L'île Saint-Denis, north of Paris. With ambassadors like beloved Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour, who held a special concert, the country showed its readiness to host the…

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Mali’s kora star Toumani Diabaté – a personal reflection by his music producer

The untimely death of Mali’s Toumani Diabaté at the age of 58 has shocked the music world. The sheer number of tributes, including those from superstar African musicians Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and Salif Keita from Mali, is testament to the impact of Toumani’s mastery of the kora.

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Table tennis player Ibrahima Diaw on his Olympic journey for Senegal

Ibrahima Diaw is representing Senegal at the 2024 Olympics in table tennis. He easily beat Nepal's Santoo Shrestha (4-0) in the first round, but fell to Hong Kong's Chun Ting Wong (4-3) in the round of 32 on July 29. This brings the 32-year-old player's Olympic tournament to a close.…

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Giant pangolin rediscovered in Senegal

In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from the NGO Panthera – committed to global feline conservation – and the Direction des parcs nationaux du Sénégal (DPN) (Senegal National Parks team), led by Mouhamadou…

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France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. It comes as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over how their joint history is remembered.

Evening Standard

WOMAD 2024 review: celebration of world music was sparked into life by sets from Gogol Bordello and DAM

Countries from Brazil and Senegal to Pakistan and Bhutan was represented at this year’s celebration of global music

International Business Times

France Makes Landmark Gesture Over WWII Massacre Of African Troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

They Dream in Gold by Mai Sennaar review – love and identity on the 1960s music scene

A glorious debut about a Senegalese singer’s rise to stardom and the woman he meets in New York