French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
allAfrica
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
Prosecutor Demands 10-Year Jail Term for Opposition Leader Sonko
RFI
A prosecutor in Senegal on Wednesday called for a 10-year prison sentence in the rape case against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Read more »
USAID Heralds U.S.$31 Million Agreement with Govt to Deliver High-Quality Health Services [press release]
State Department
Today, USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen signed a new agreement with the Government of Senegal to deliver life-saving health services throughout the country. The… Read more »
It Is Senegal vs Morocco at the Afcon U17 Final
Capital FM
Senegal will face off with Morocco in the final of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, after both teams survived the pressure of penalties to progress to the finale for the… Read more »
Sawane Scores Winner As Senegal Clinch TotalEnergies U17 Afcon Title
CAF
Mamadou Sawane headed home the winning goal seven minutes from time as Senegal scored twice in four minutes to come from a goal down and beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch their first ever… Read more »
Govt, Jakai Rebel Faction to Sign Peace Deal
The Point
The coordinator of a Ziguinchor-based civil society organisation on peace building in the Senegambia region, COSPAC says his organisation has reached a peace deal with the… Read more »
Gatsa-Gatsa - Ousmane Sonko and the Politics of Retaliation [analysis]
African Arguments
Sonko's legal problems, which appear engineered to frustrate his presidential bid, could well push the country back into the street. Read more »
Senegal's Dominance Shines in TotalEnergies U17 Afcon Best XI
CAF
Four players from Senegal's victorious team secured spots in the Best XI of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament, as revealed by the Technical Study Group… Read more »
Senegal Begins Appeal Trial for Trio Sentenced to Life Over Casamance Killings
RFI
Three men sentenced to life in prison over the 2018 massacre of 14 wood workers in Senegal's troubled Casamance region on Friday began a trial to appeal their convictions, which… Read more »
Women Risk Health and Safety to Find Gold in Senegal [analysis]
DW
Bantako, a small Senegalese village, discovered gold in 2008. Many women travel from neighboring countries to work there, but often find themselves victims of sexual exploitation… Read more »
Trial of Opposition Leader Postponed As Protests Continue
RFI
The trial of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko opened Tuesday and was immediately postponed to next week as lawyers asked for more time to prepare. Read more »
Senegal: Populism and the Rule of Law
The Point
Dakar -- After 104 "intellectuals" signed a petition inviting President Macky Sall to "come to his senses", a prominent Senegalese executive launched a "one million signatures"… Read more »
Burkina Faso Coach Traore Proud of His Players Despite Senegal Loss
CAF
Burkina Faso's head coach Brahima Traore says he is proud of his players, despite their failure to make the final of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Read more »
We Gave Everything Against Senegal, Says Burkina Faso's Ouedraogo
CAF
Burkina Faso midfielder Emmanuel Ouedraogo says the team gave its everything against Senegal in their TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match in Annaba,… Read more »
Dia Delighted to Guide Senegal to Its First Ever Tiotalenergies U17 Afcon Final
CAF
Senegal's head coach Salio Dia was an elated man after guiding the team to their first ever TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, following their semi-final win… Read more »