Senegal's Macky Sall makes his political comeback
Malick Rokhy BaMacky Sall has his first shot at Senegal's presidency this weekend after falling out with his mentor and now opponent, President Abdoulaye Wade.
Rats, cats, mildew eat at Senegal's West Africa archives
Malick Rokhy BaIn a dusty basement in Dakar, the archived history of nearly two centuries of French presence in West Africa is in an advanced state of degradation.
Senegal turns to Islam to stop child 'disciples' from begging
Malick Rokhy BaSenegal is turning to Islamic texts and the powerful sway of religious leaders to prevent children from being sent to beg by their Koranic teachers.
Senegal's century-old bridge restored to former glory
Malick Rokhy BaThe Faidherbe bridge, a century-old emblem of Senegal's former riverside capital Saint-Louis, is being fully restored after threatening to collapse.
Guinea voters turn page on 52 years of dictatorship
Malick Rokhy BaFour million Guineans vote on Sunday in the first democratic election in the West African nation.
Life in Dakar: No water, rice, electricity
Malick Rokhy BaSenegal, which imports the majority of its food and all of its petrol, has been hit hard by rising food and fuel prices.
Senegal's Sall: The protege who toppled his mentor
Malick Rokhy BaSenegal's Macky Sall, a 50-year-old geologist, ended Abdoulaye Wade's tenacious rule by triumphing over his mentor.
Guinea counts votes with relief after peaceful election
Malick Rokhy BaGuinea's first free election since independence was met with praise and relief on Tuesday, but observers warned the days to come were crucial.
Guinea-Bissau votes after political killings
Malick Rokhy BaGuinea-Bissau voted on Sunday to elect a new president after a series of assassinations, including that of veteran leader Joao Bernardo Vieira.
Guinea-Bissau warns against foreign interference
Malick Rokhy BaGuinea-Bissau's junta has vowed to defend itself from interference as the international community condemns a two-year transition government.
