Senegal
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:07:03 GMTUnprecedented Floods Devastate Harvests in Northeastern Senegal
[RFI] Wide areas of farmland are submerged in north and eastern regions of the West African country, sweeping away the livelihoods of a population largely dependent on agriculture. Over 56 000 people have been displaced in eastern regions, as the cou...
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:55:03 GMTNigeria Basketball 3x3 U-16 Girls Claim Gold in Senegal
[Premium Times] The Nigerian girls who had earlier claimed a silver medal in Accra, Ghana, during the African Games defeated hosts Senegal 11-8 in the final
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:50:33 GMTFormer President Sall Explains Why He's Running in Nov 17 Legislative Elections
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, is a candidate in the legislative elections on November 17 and is at the head of the national list for the coalition Takku Wallu Sénégal.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:11:08 GMTWafu a U17 - Senegal Stage Remarkable Comeback to Clinch Title On Penalties
[CAF] Senegal emerged victorious in a pulsating WAFU A U17 Cup final, overcoming Mali 5-4 on penalties after an extraordinary 3-3 draw in regulation time on Monday night.
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:16:23 GMTPastef Leader Vows to Construct Bridge, Port in Casamance to Facilitate Trade
[Foroyaa] The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has pledged to construct a bridge and port facilities in Casamance linking the Northern and Southern parts of Senegal to facilitate the transportation of goods.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:28:44 GMTSenegal's President Faye Commits to Process Raw Materials
[Foroyaa] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade.
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:12:58 GMTTales of Expensive Senegal, Rigid Ethiopia and Depressing Mali
[Observer] Around trip from Entebbe, Uganda to Dakar, Senegal via Ethiopia takes approximately ten hours, costing around $483 (about Shs 1.7m).
Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:21:51 GMTSenegal's Leader Calls for 'Restraint' Ahead of November Legislative Polls
[RFI] As campaigning for legislative elections got underway in Senegal this weekend, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sought to assure voters that the 17 November poll would be free and transparent. He also called on all political players to show "res...
Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:37:58 GMTGlobal Watchdog Takes Senegal Off Dirty Money List
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Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:28:25 GMTSenegal and WFP Launch Fortified Rice Programme to Enhance School Meals and Boost Nutrition
[WFP] Matam -- The Government of Senegal and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today launched the distribution of fortified rice in schools to address micronutrient deficiencies, improve children's health and wellbeing, and promote qualit...
Fri, 18 Oct 2024 04:35:48 GMTA Fool's Mission - Trying to Track the Impact of EU Migration Funding in Senegal
[The New Humanitarian] Dakar -- 'The idea that migration needs to be reduced at all costs is completely misguided.'
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:35:39 GMTSenegal Unveils 25-Year Development Plan Aiming for Economic Sovereignty and Sustainability
[RFI] Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on competitiveness, sustainable resource management, and good governance.
Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:46:38 GMTSenegal, Uganda and DR Congo Seal TotalEnergies CAF Afcon Places, Sudan Sink Ghana
[CAF] DR Congo, Uganda and Senegal secured their spots at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after important wins in their qualifying matches on Tuesday.