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A love supreme: A requiem for Koyo Kouoh
Friday
/ 16 May 2025

A love supreme: A requiem for Koyo Kouoh

Bongani Madondo remembers Koyo Kouoh as an activist and a community worker — and curator of collective futures

By Bongani Madondo
French foreign lesions: An overdue reckoning
Opinion
/ 10 December 2024

French foreign lesions: An overdue reckoning

Colonial atrocities are finally catching up to Paris, and Emmanuel Macron’s government has not put up a fight

By Beverly Ochieng
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s rise to power and the quest for systemic change
Opinion
/ 6 April 2024

Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s rise to power and the quest for systemic change

How did he come to power and what you need to know about the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (Pastef)

By Thomas Lesaffre
Senegal president pursues talks for new election date
Africa
/ 2 March 2024

Senegal president pursues talks for new election date

Senegal’s Macky Sall has said what happens between his leaving office and the presidential election will also be discussed

By Agence France Presse
Senegal crisis dents democracy and business, say Dakar residents
Africa
/ 9 February 2024

Senegal crisis dents democracy and business, say Dakar residents

The West African country is now in the grip of its worst crisis in decades after President Macky Sall announced a delay to elections

By Malick Rokhy
Senegal’s Hann Bay, a paradise turned sewer, awaits clean up
Africa
/ 17 January 2024

Senegal’s Hann Bay, a paradise turned sewer, awaits clean up

The once beautiful stretch of beach near Dakar has become the dumping ground for industry waste and sewage

By Adrien Marotte
Chanel in Senegal: Fashioning links with Africa
Friday
/ 10 February 2023

Chanel in Senegal: Fashioning links with Africa

The luxury French brand has set a precedent with its first show on the continent held in Dakar

By Kimberley Schoeman
Dakar, Africa’s cultural capital
Africa
/ 16 January 2023

Dakar, Africa’s cultural capital

Senegal boasts an array of fashion, culture and heritage platforms that are drawing international interest

By bird story agency
Forbidden in Islam, but gambling wins in Senegal
Africa
/ 31 January 2022

Forbidden in Islam, but gambling wins in Senegal

In a country with high levels of poverty, betting is a crucial source of last resort income. It’s also forbidden in Islam

By Azil Momar Lo, The Continent
Dakar protests: A day at the ‘stone factory’
Africa
/ 18 March 2021

Dakar protests: A day at the ‘stone factory’

The Continent observed the demonstrations outside Dakar’s Cheikh Anta Diop University

By Azil Momar Lo, The Continent
On bioclimatic architecture: ‘We have our own science, but we have forgotten how to transmit it’
Friday
/ 23 July 2020

On bioclimatic architecture: ‘We have our own science, but we have forgotten how to transmit it’

This conversation between Mpho Matsipa and Mamadou Jean-Charles Tall, focusing on bio-climatic architecture in Senegal, is part of the larger African Mobilities project

By Mpho Matsipa
The Basketball League Africa gears up for its inaugural season
Article
/ 4 March 2020

The Basketball League Africa gears up for its inaugural season

Twelve teams. Seven cities. One champion. The first BAL season is about to tip off, and we’re here for it (as soon as coronavirus fears abate)

By Refiloe Seiboko
Africa needs traditional, independent media to hold the powerful to account
Article
/ 5 September 2019

Africa needs traditional, independent media to hold the powerful to account

Social-media platforms have their place, but it is investigative journalists who can effect change

By Adewunmi Emoruwa
Senegalese artistic heritage gets a home
Article
/ 20 December 2018

Senegalese artistic heritage gets a home

Conceived in the 1960s, shortly after independence, Senegal’s new Museum of Black Civilisations has finally been completed

By Sean O Toole
Why NASA chose Senegal to find out more about an asteroid in outerspace
Article
/ 17 September 2018

Why NASA chose Senegal to find out more about an asteroid in outerspace

Senegal has made great strides in astronomy and planetary sciences in recent years

By David Baratoux
Senegal’s rappers continue to ‘cry from the heart’ for a more just society
Article
/ 13 February 2018

Senegal’s rappers continue to ‘cry from the heart’ for a more just society

Across the continent, musicians are not only a symbolic soundtrack for struggles – they are marching on the frontlines and leading social movements.

By Staff Reporter
Mame-Diarra Niang: A soul turned inside out
Article
/ 29 September 2017

Mame-Diarra Niang: A soul turned inside out

Three reflections capture the change of artistic mode after visiting Senegalese-French artist Mame-Diarra Niang.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Habré trial a victory for hearing crimes against humanity in Africa
Analysis
/ 8 June 2016

Habré trial a victory for hearing crimes against humanity in Africa

The trial of the Chad dictator in Senegal shows that war and other similar crimes need not be heard in The Hague.

By Mia Swart
City of contrasts celebrates Africa’s freedom
Article
/ 11 February 2016

City of contrasts celebrates Africa’s freedom

From the colossal ‘renaissance’ statue Dakar resembles a fine Persian rug, but up close it is a riot for the senses.

By Ochega Ataguba
Powerful scions see immunity evaporate
Africa
/ 10 May 2013

Powerful scions see immunity evaporate

It was something many Senegalese thought they would never see: Karim Wade, arrested at his home and put behind bars in Dakar’s infamous prison.

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran
Senegal’s Sall: The protege who toppled his mentor
Africa
/ 2 April 2012

Senegal’s Sall: The protege who toppled his mentor

Senegal’s Macky Sall, a 50-year-old geologist, ended Abdoulaye Wade’s tenacious rule by triumphing over his mentor.

By Malick Rokhy Ba
A new chapter for Senegal
Africa
/ 30 March 2012

A new chapter for Senegal

Senegal’s newly-elected president Macky Sall, a technocrat, has been seen as ideal to begin fixing a variety of pressing problems for the country.

By Jedi Ramalapa
Senegal’s Wade in the running for third term
Article
/ 25 February 2012

Senegal’s Wade in the running for third term

Senegal’s presidential candidates have held their final rallies as protesters marched in the streets. Tensions are high ahead of Sunday’s poll.

By Rukmini Callimachi
Riots erupt in Senegal’s holy city of Tivaouane
Africa
/ 18 February 2012

Riots erupt in Senegal’s holy city of Tivaouane

Violence has broken out in Tivaouane, the seat of Senegal’s largest Islamic brotherhood, the Tidiane, where the mayor’s office was burned down.

By Staff Reporter
Sahel region faces renewed drought crisis
Article
/ 22 January 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 November 2010

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.

By Staff Reporter
Young Senegalese try to wrestle way out of poverty
Africa
/ 24 July 2010

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.

By Sarah DiLorenzo
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Article
/ 5 May 2009

Growing a rich knowledge base to boost livelihoods

The title of the third biennial Knowledge Management Africa (KMA) conference, which opened on Monday in Senegal, is lofty.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 April 2009

Dakar court overturns jail terms for homosexuality

Dakar’s court of appeal on Monday overturned jail convictions for homosexuality against nine Senegalese nationals and ordered their immediate release.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 24 March 2009

Govt admits setbacks in Senegal elections

Senegal’s main opposition coalition claimed victory on Monday in local elections seen as a test of the leadership of veteran President Abdoulaye Wade.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 March 2009

Senegal’s opposition claims election victory

Senegal’s main opposition coalition claimed victory on Monday in local elections seen as a test for the leadership of President Abdoulaye Wade.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 20 November 2008

Senegal warms to solar stoves

Researchers have sold over 1 000 solar stoves to rural families in Senegal to prove that the ovens can improve health and cut fuel consumption.

By Staff Reporter
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