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Senegal's media outlets stage a blackout day to bring attention to press freedom concerns

Media organizations in Senegal have staged a blackout day to protest a government crackdown they say targets them directly and is aimed at curtailing press freedoms in the West African country

The Independent UK

Senegal Media Sound Alarm With News Blackout

Senegalese news organisations widely heeded a call Tuesday for a news blackout to protest against economic measures by the new government which they say threaten the industry.

International Business Times

Media blackout in Senegal as publishers denounce government threats

No newspapers were published in Senegal on Tuesday while television and radio broadcasts went dark as media organisations called a national blackout to protest threats to press freedom, notably from newly installed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

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In one region of Senegal, girls can become wrestlers — and win. But only until marriage

In Senegal, wrestling is a national sport

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Senegal sets dynamic pace to prepare for Youth Olympics in Dakar 2026

Senegal is just one of many countries represented at the Africa Station, a hub for athletes and fans during the Paris Olympics, situated on L'île Saint-Denis, north of Paris. With ambassadors like beloved Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour, who held a special concert, the country showed its readiness to host the…

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Mali’s kora star Toumani Diabaté – a personal reflection by his music producer

The untimely death of Mali’s Toumani Diabaté at the age of 58 has shocked the music world. The sheer number of tributes, including those from superstar African musicians Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and Salif Keita from Mali, is testament to the impact of Toumani’s mastery of the kora.

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Table tennis player Ibrahima Diaw on his Olympic journey for Senegal

Ibrahima Diaw is representing Senegal at the 2024 Olympics in table tennis. He easily beat Nepal's Santoo Shrestha (4-0) in the first round, but fell to Hong Kong's Chun Ting Wong (4-3) in the round of 32 on July 29. This brings the 32-year-old player's Olympic tournament to a close.…

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Giant pangolin rediscovered in Senegal

In March 2023, temperatures in eastern Senegal soared to 40°C, with the cooling rains still months away. Yet, for the dedicated field team from the NGO Panthera – committed to global feline conservation – and the Direction des parcs nationaux du Sénégal (DPN) (Senegal National Parks team), led by Mouhamadou…

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France honours WWII colonial troops shot dead by French army in Senegal

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. It comes as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over how their joint history is remembered.

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WOMAD 2024 review: celebration of world music was sparked into life by sets from Gogol Bordello and DAM

Countries from Brazil and Senegal to Pakistan and Bhutan was represented at this year’s celebration of global music

Evening Standard

France Makes Landmark Gesture Over WWII Massacre Of African Troops

France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders in Senegal during World War II, as Paris seeks to ease tensions with former colonies over historical memory, the government said on Sunday.

International Business Times

They Dream in Gold by Mai Sennaar review – love and identity on the 1960s music scene

A glorious debut about a Senegalese singer’s rise to stardom and the woman he meets in New York

The Guardian - UK

Barcelona Sign Senegal Defender Mamadou Fall From LAFC Permanently

FC Barcelona secures the signing of Mamadou Fall from Los Angeles FC, enhancing their defensive lineup with promising young talent.

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Kalidou Koulibaly Impresses On The Field With Team Celebration

Kalidou Koulibaly, the talented Senegalese footballer, showcased exceptional skills in a recent match, demonstrating defensive prowess, versatility in init...

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Senegal’s leader wasn't born when ECOWAS was founded. He's asked to reunite the bloc split by coups

Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye, Africa’s youngest, is suddenly faced with a huge challenge of reuniting a weakened regional bloc that is older than him

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A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

West Africa’s divided regional bloc has asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January

Radio France Internationale

Senegal sets out to secure fairer partnerships in mining sector

Senegal's recently elected president, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, has promised to renegotiate mining, gas and oil contracts signed with foreign companies. At a top-level summit in Paris this week, his mining minister set out how the new government plans to break away from old practices and alliances.

Al Jazeera

At least 89 people dead as boat capsizes off Mauritania

Dozens missing after fishing vessel left from border of Senegal and Gambia with 170 believed to have been on board.

Al Jazeera

Can Senegal’s Faye play peacemaker and help a splintered West Africa bloc?

Experts say ECOWAS’s tensions with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso could roll back years of regional diplomacy.

Radio France Internationale

Fishermen left stranded as Senegal's most sought-after catch moves north

Coastal communities in Senegal are reeling as stocks of sardinella – the country’s most consumed fish – disappear from local waters. While fishermen blame industrial trawlers, scientists say climate change is sending the small, paddle-shaped fish northwards in search of cooler habitats.

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Senegal's President Faye travels to France for first international visit

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is traveling to France this week for his first official visit outside of Africa. He will participate in the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation and meet with French President Emmanuel Macron.

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