The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

The end of Akon's 29-year marriage to Tomeka Thiam coincides with the collapse of his 6$ billion 'Wakanda' city dream in Senegal, revealing a dual downfall.

Veteran striker Sadio Mané bagged a brace on Tuesday night as Senegal dispatched Mauritania 4-0 to power over the line to a third successive World Cup. Fellow West African powerhouse Côte d'Ivoire joined them at next summer's football fest in the United States, Canada and Mexico following a controlled 3-0…

Senegal can seal their participation in a third successive World Cup finals – here's how to watch Senegal vs Mauritania online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could only draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe. Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1…

Africa’s Great Green Wall project began as an ambitious plan to build a 15-kilometre-wide band of trees across the north of Africa. The African Union launched the project in 2007 with plans for the trees to extend for 6,000 kilometres through 11 countries in the Sahel, restoring 100 million hectares…

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal…

This braise of chicken marinated in sweet onions, tangy citrus and warm chilli is Senegalese sunshine on a plate – but who makes the sunniest?

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has cancelled his first official trip to France, scheduled for 23 September.

The experience of colonialism led to economies and societies being re-arranged in ways that have had far-reaching consequences.

The African Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco between December 21 and January