The Senegal coach has come up short at crucial moments in his career. Tonight could be different
Senegal are making a first semi-final appearance since 2006
Macky Sall has secured a solid majority of votes, winning a second term without the need for a run-off vote
African citizens consistently place corruption amongst their top concerns, with many indicating that they have lost faith in many key institutions
Conceived in the 1960s, shortly after independence, Senegal’s new Museum of Black Civilisations has finally been completed
Senegal has made great strides in astronomy and planetary sciences in recent years
Samir Amin was a fearless scholar whose ideas will long outlive him
A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the world cup
For the first time, the tie-breaker for knockout round qualifying came down to the disciplinary records of two otherwise evenly-matched sides
Colombia beat Senegal 1-0 to top Group H on Thursday as Japan also qualified for the last 16 despite being beaten by a single goal by Poland.
As it stands, Japan and Senegal have the advantage, with four points after two games
This year the notion of a shared African identity has come under scrutiny, as North African nations seem distanced from the core of the continent
The West Africans are the first African team out of five to win at the tournament thus far
From London to Berlin, Europe’s museums are packed with hundreds of thousands of colonial-era items
President Macky Sall will drop the reigns of power for 12 days to support the Senegalese team at the World Cup
The Lions of Teranga are readying themselves to bring more World Cup joy to the country
The poor country epitomises the step-by-step realisation of democracy taking place in Africa
Across the continent, musicians are not only a symbolic soundtrack for struggles – they are marching on the frontlines and leading social movements.
Programmes to promote gender equality and counter poverty gain ground
A Senegalese researcher wants to find missing clues of slavery to piece together the history and future of his country
The elite level of play in Europe renders all but one series of fiercely contested local clashes
subpar to spectators
The death of Kurt Cobain shocked photographer Youri Lenquette, but he sees future in African music.
The president of the tiny West African country took the oath of office at his country’s embassy in Dakar, Senegal a week ago.
After the vote, Netanyahu instructed Israel’s ambassadors in New Zealand and Senegal to return to Israel for consultations.
One of the reasons for Francophone Africa’s mass migration to France is leaders who refuse to go.
Despite embracing urbanism, Senegal’s aspiring athletes are returning to traditional belief systems.
The trial of the Chad dictator in Senegal shows that war and other similar crimes need not be heard in The Hague.
The superpower may expand its bootprint across the continent but it was the Ebola outbreak that sparked this latest move in its ‘war on terror’.
From the colossal ‘renaissance’ statue Dakar resembles a fine Persian rug, but up close it is a riot for the senses.
Senegal’s president, Macky Sall, has what it takes to be considered the serious face of the continent.
Despite having suffered from a separatist conflict in the past, this lush region, slightly cut off from Dakar by Gambia, is home to many attractions.
"There is no way we cannot feel the pressure. But everyone is under pressure, even the opposition," coach Shakes Mashaba said.