Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pledges to Export Grain to Africa

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba promised that his embattled country will do all it can to send more grain to Africa as he began his tour this week of the continent in Senegal. Ukraine will be sending “boats full of seeds for Africa,” Kuleba said after meeting with Senegal's president…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Come along as we connect the dots between climate, migration and the far-right

Today, we are launching a project to look at how the ripples of climate change are radiating outward. Beginning in Senegal, we will connect the dots between climate, migration and political extremism.

WEKU

Iran Targets Celebrities, Media over Mahsa Amini Protests

Iran stepped up pressure on celebrities and journalists Thursday over the wave of women-led protests sparked by outrage over the death of Mahsa Amini, after she was arrested by the Iranian republic's morality police. Filmmakers, athletes, musicians and actors have backed the demonstrations, and many saw it as a signal…

Asharq Al-Awsat

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Senegal president requests amnesty that could pave way for challengers in 2024

Senegal's President Macky Sall has asked the justice ministry to look into an amnesty scheme that could allow two of his biggest political opponents who were sentenced on graft charges to regain their voting rights and potentially run in the next presidential election in 2024.

Reuters

Iran footballers show solidarity with protests over Mahsa Amini’s death

Iran’s players covered up their national symbols by wearing jackets before the friendly with Senegal, showing solidarity with protests against the repression of women in their home country

The Guardian - UK

Iran Soccer Team Covers National Emblem Amid Protests

The powerful display took place before Tuesday’s international friendly against Senegal.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2022: Dates, fixtures, why is it in winter and what are alcohol rules in Qatar?

The 2022 World Cup is quickly approaching and this year it's set to look very different as the tournament takes place in winter for the first time ever. Here's everything you need to know

Daily Mirror

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Remembering Senegal's Joola disaster, 20 years on

In tonight's edition: It's been 20 years since an overloaded Senegalese passenger ferry sank off the coast of The Gambia, killing almost 1,900 people. Our correspondent reports on the disaster dubbed "Africa's Titanic". Also, a free-falling economy and years of political unrest have taken their toll on Sudanese youth, with…

France 24

Two decades after the Joola tragedy, Senegal recalls the wound that won't heal

Twenty years ago today, the coastal ferry Joola capsized off the coast of Senegal, drowning nearly 2,000 passengers. The Senegalese town where half of the dead lived will on Monday hold commemorations for a "wound that never heals".

Radio France Internationale

NOLA chef finds a place for fusion

Serigne Mbaye's Senegalese-Creole fare reflects the regions' intertwined histories

Salon

Nottingham Forest star Moussa Niakhate breaks silence on huge injury blow

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive brings you Moussa Niakhate's thoughts after receiving first international call up to Senegal

Nottingham Post

The scourge of sexual violence in West Africa, unveiled

When Zougba’s husband fled the jihadist violence crippling Burkina Faso, she soon found herself with her young son, daughter and other women on the road in a mission to join him. After 10km, four armed men surged into view from the side of the road. Her children bore witness as…

The Conversation

At UN General Assembly, leaders condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine

Germany and France denounce Putin’s imperialism in Ukraine, as Qatar, Senegal and Turkey call for peace talks.

Al Jazeera

UN General Assembly: A world 'in peril' as pressures of war and climate hit Africa

In tonight's edition: Senegal's Macky Sall takes to the stage at the UN General Assembly in New York and tells the world there are other crises to address besides the war in Ukraine. Also, authorities in Uganda declare an Ebola outbreak after a 24-year-old man dies of the disease, the…

France 24

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

France 24

As Queen Elizabeth II is buried, victims of colonisation speak out

As Queen Elizabeth II is buried, some are not mourning the late monarch. Our reporters talk to survivors of the 1950s Mau Mau uprising, when some one million people in Kenya were sent to concentration camps by British colonial forces. Also, Senegal gets a new prime minister as part of…

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's first PM since 2019 to tackle cost of living crisis

Senegal’s new "combat" government will prioritise purchasing power and employment, President Macky Sall said at the weekend after he appointed a new Prime Minister.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cairo, Washington Agree to Launch Initiative to Adapt to Clime Changes

Egypt and the United States agreed on the importance of adapting to climate changes, especially in developing countries and the African continent. This came during a meeting between US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Egypt’s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad on the sidelines of the 18th session of…

The Conversation

Senegal's presidential poll is shaping up as a real contest, with voters in the driver’s seat

In July 2022 Senegalese voters converged at polling stations to elect 165 members of parliament (MPs) to represent them in the National Assembly.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

Reuters

Scuffles, bottles fly as Senegal's MPs argue over parliament leadership

Senegal's security forces were called on Monday to secure a voting process in parliament and hold back rowdy opposition members of parliament (MP) who tried to disrupt the election of a new president of the national assembly.

France 24

Senegal's GMO greenlight proves controversial

Africa is racing to adapt to the ravages of climate change, but Senegal's greenlighting of GMO crops has proved controversial. Also, Egypt has a centuries-long tradition of wine making. Wineries are barrelling ahead with plans to add polish and popularity to their products. And we see how Cape Town hosted…

France 24

Bamako accused of taking Ivorian troops 'hostage'

Diplomatic tensions between Mali and Ivory Coast deepen after Bamako sets conditions for the return of dozens of Ivorian soldiers arrested two months ago. Also, Ethiopia's New Year celebrations are overshadowed by an economic crisis. And anti-smoking campaigners in Senegal warn against the damage caused to young bodies when they…

Asharq Al-Awsat

FIFFS to Celebrate African Cinema

The 15th edition of The International Women's Film Festival of Salé (FIFFS), curated by the Bouregreg Association from September 26 till October 1, will celebrate the African cinema with a special segment dubbed “Special of Africa” and by hosting Senegal as a guest of honor. The organizers said in a…

Liverpool Echo

Romelu Lukaku proven right as Amadou Onana reveals message from Everton 'big bro'

The former Blues striker said the club was like a big family - something Onana says he has already discovered to be true

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Chief Appoints Senegal's Bathily to Head UN Libya Mission

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment Friday of former Senegalese minister and UN diplomat Abdoulaye Bathily to be the new UN envoy to Libya after the Security Council gave its approval, ending a nine-month search amid increasing chaos in the oil-rich north African nation. Libya’s transitional government, which opposed Bathily’s…

Leeds Live

Bamba Dieng in profile as Leeds United close in on 'bargain' Senegalese forward

Leeds United are reportedly working on signing Marseille striker Bamba Dieng

1 … 64 65 66 67

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Amnesty International

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.