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The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Frexit: Why Ivory Coast is joining African campaign to expel French troops

Ivory Coast is the sixth in a growing list of African nations cutting military ties with former colonial power France.

Al Jazeera

Fighting for change: why the road to parliament is still rocky for women across Africa

In a critical year for elections on the continent, three women who took office in 2024 talk about the obstacles they see in politics and where gains are being made

The Guardian - UK

Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops

The Independent UK

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Senegalese PM promises bold reforms in first major policy speech

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday promised sweeping changes to transform the nation during his long-anticipated first major policy speech to parliament.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's toy makers thrive over Christmas

Senegal's local toymakers are experiencing a boom in demand over the Christmas period with sellers hoping to win market share with high-quality products that reflect the country’s culture and values.

Radio France Internationale

Did democracy survive the 2024 global election marathon?

From India to Venezuela and Senegal to the US, democracy was tested, as more people voted than in any year before

The Guardian - UK

'Laapataa Ladies' crashes out of Oscars 2025 race; Angry fans call 'All We Imagine As Light' snub 'missed opportunity'

'Laapataa Ladies', India’s official entry to Oscars 2025 crashed out of the race on Wednesday, when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced its shortlist for the Best International Feature Film category. Directed by Kiran Rao, the film is a quirky comedy set in rural India and…

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Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.

Al Jazeera

Senegal's Artisans Shine At Dakar Biennale

Discover the significance of the Dakar Biennale in showcasing local artisans and promoting self-reliance in Senegal.

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Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

For the artistic and cultural elites of the West African nation of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment

The Independent UK

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.

Al Jazeera

Senegal Marks 80th Anniversary Of Troop Killings After France Acknowleges Colonial 'Massacre'

Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".

International Business Times

Senegal mourns Thiaroye war heroes slain by French troops 80 years ago

Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre on Sunday, honouring the African riflemen killed by French colonial forces on 1 December, 1944. For the first time, French President Emmanuel Macron has officially recognised the killings as a massacre – calling it a tragedy that demands the uncovering of…

Radio France Internationale

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital of Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time

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Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a bruised planet

One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak'Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale is a major international exhibition held every two years. The theme for 2024 is The Wake – L’Éveil and this year…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Video: ‘Reug Reug’ gets insane parade in return to Senegal after winning ONE Championship title

Watch 'Reug Reug' get a hero's welcome in Senegal following his ONE Championship heavyweight title.

International Business Times

Senegal Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Majority: Provisional Results

Senegal's ruling party won over three-quarters of parliamentary seats in weekend elections, according to national provisional results announced Thursday, potentially handing them the means to deliver their ambitious reform agenda.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal ruling party wins parliamentary majority, paving way for reforms

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Al Jazeera

Senegal’s ruling Pastef party secures large majority in parliament

Win grants President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms.

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Senegal's PASTEF Party Poised For Parliamentary Majority Victory

Recent parliamentary elections in Senegal show ruling party likely to secure majority, enabling President Faye to implement promised reforms and address co...

Radio France Internationale

Senegal's ruling Pastef party on track to get large majority in elections

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party has claimed a comfortable victory in Sunday's legislative elections, paving the way for it to deliver an ambitious reform agenda eight months after sweeping to power.

International Business Times

Senegal Counts Votes As New Leaders Eye Parliamentary Win

Senegal began counting votes Sunday after parliamentary elections in which the new government is aiming for a resounding majority to deliver the ambitious reform agenda that swept it to power eight months ago.

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