Wade hits campaign trail in Senegal despite protests

Abdoulaye Wade has rallied voters in Senegal's city of Thies despite a storm of criticism over his third-term presidential bid.

Opposition unites against third term for Wade

Opposition candidates in Senegal's upcoming election pledged a new round of protests aimed at stopping President Abdoulaye Wade from running.

Senegal protests claim another life

Senegalese police have killed at least one person during a protest against a court ruling allowing the nation's leader to run for another term.

Senegal opposition calls for rally against Wade's third term

Senegal's opposition has prepared for mass resistance against President Abdoulaye Wade's third term bid -- validated despite violent weekend riots.

Sahel region faces renewed drought crisis

Drought has again returned to the western shoulder of Africa, bringing hunger to millions, threatening to slip the Sahel region into crisis.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Song and dance over Youssou N'Dour's presidential run

Senegal's world-renowned singer Youssou N'Dour has announced his running for presidency against the West African country's incumbent Adboulaye Wade.

Youssou N'Dour tunes up for political arena

Youssou N'Dour is putting his music career on hold so he can enter politics ahead of the presidential elections in his native Senegal next year.

Senegal shuts down flights to and from Guinea

In the latest tit-for-tat move in a feud sparked by claims of an assassination plot, Senegal has banned any planes from travelling to or from Guinea.

Race for Africa Cup of Nations places heats up

The struggle for 2012 Africa Cup of Nations places reaches a climax this weekend with 21 countries chasing 10 tickets to Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Baby Bafana through to All Africa Games final

Baby Bafana have beaten Senegal in a penalty shootout to advance to the final at the All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique.

Senegal's century-old bridge restored to former glory

The Faidherbe bridge, a century-old emblem of Senegal's former riverside capital Saint-Louis, is being fully restored after threatening to collapse.

Senegal cops hold 'Fed Up' leader on mystery rap

Senegalese rapper Thiat, a leader of "Fed Up", a movement started in protest against President Abdoulaye Wade's regime, has been detained by police.

Ouattara heads to Senegal on first foreign visit

Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara was given a red-carpet welcome by Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade in Dakar on Thursday.

Tree-top luxury

Senegal is no longer just for backpackers.

Senegal: surfers’ paradise without the crowds

Senegal may seem hostile to surfers at first, but the warm waters are very inviting indeed.

Senegal turns to Islam to stop child 'disciples' from begging

Senegal is turning to Islamic texts and the powerful sway of religious leaders to prevent children from being sent to beg by their Koranic teachers.

Africa lagging behind in getting five-a-day

Africans are not eating enough fruit and vegetables, a critical problem on a continent where obesity, diabetes and heart disease are very concerning.

Senegal president in Guinea crisis talks

Senegal's leader Abdoulaye Wade held talks with Guinea's election winner and runner-up over poll results that led to deadly clashes.

In Senegal, a sheep is man's best friend

Senegal's most beautiful sheep is crowned in a competition that shows the bond between Senegalese men and their pets.

Outcry after Senegal's president buys new plane

Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade's purchase of a €32-million airplane from French President Nicolas Sarkozy triggered an uproar on Friday.

Senegal’s Sufi guitarist

With his enigmatic guitar style, soaring voice and Sufi spiritualism, Cheikh Lo is a product of West Africa’s musical crossroads.

Young Senegalese try to wrestle way out of poverty

Fame may be just around the corner for Aliou Faye, who quit his job earlier this year to devote himself full time to becoming a champion wrestler.

Player plunder

European countries still find it easy to lure the best African soccer talent thanks to the modern-day bait of sheer economic might.

New African rice set to reduce reliance on exports

Scientists say a key to alleviating food shortages in Africa may be an indigenous rice, largely abandoned in favour of Asian varieties.

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