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#colonialism

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

Senegal is actively pushing for military independence from France, marking a significant shift in post-colonial relations.

Overlooked No More: Mariama Ba, Voice of African Feminism

Mariama Ba broke societal barriers in Senegal, advocating for women's rights through education and literature, particularly with her novel Une Si Longue Lettre.

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

Senegal is actively pushing for military independence from France, marking a significant shift in post-colonial relations.

Overlooked No More: Mariama Ba, Voice of African Feminism

Mariama Ba broke societal barriers in Senegal, advocating for women's rights through education and literature, particularly with her novel Une Si Longue Lettre.
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#architecture

Exploring the International Trade Fair Centre in Dakar, Senegal: Blending Modern Architecture with Local Cultural Elements

The International Trade Fair Centre in Dakar symbolizes a blend of modernist and vernacular architecture, reflecting Senegal's cultural identity post-independence.

Constructed Democracy: How African Countries Embraced Modernism with their National Assemblies

National assembly buildings in post-colonial Africa symbolize governance and identity, aiding in nation-building during the independence movement.

Dakar Architecture City Guide: 10 Modern and Contemporary Works that Reflect the City's Evolving Identity

Dakar is a culturally rich city undergoing constant development, reflecting diverse architectural styles and intentions to redefine its identity.

Dakar International Congress Center / Tabanlioglu Architects

The congress center reflects Senegal's natural heritage and cultural values, symbolizing unity and longevity.

Exploring the International Trade Fair Centre in Dakar, Senegal: Blending Modern Architecture with Local Cultural Elements

The International Trade Fair Centre in Dakar symbolizes a blend of modernist and vernacular architecture, reflecting Senegal's cultural identity post-independence.

Constructed Democracy: How African Countries Embraced Modernism with their National Assemblies

National assembly buildings in post-colonial Africa symbolize governance and identity, aiding in nation-building during the independence movement.

Dakar Architecture City Guide: 10 Modern and Contemporary Works that Reflect the City's Evolving Identity

Dakar is a culturally rich city undergoing constant development, reflecting diverse architectural styles and intentions to redefine its identity.

Dakar International Congress Center / Tabanlioglu Architects

The congress center reflects Senegal's natural heritage and cultural values, symbolizing unity and longevity.
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Dakar, Senegal, Is the Best Destination You Don't Have on Your List Yet

Senegal captivates solo travelers with its vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and a rich art scene, making it a unique destination for exploration.
#contemporary-art

DREAMS OF DAKAR

Dakar's vibrant contemporary art scene welcomes unexpected adventures and connections amidst political challenges, showcasing the importance of community and spontaneity in cultural exploration.

Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar's Biennale Draws Young Crowd

Dakar Biennale attracts a new young audience, introducing them to contemporary art during the event.
The biennale's accessibility and attractiveness to teenagers enhance its cultural significance in Senegal.

DREAMS OF DAKAR

Dakar's vibrant contemporary art scene welcomes unexpected adventures and connections amidst political challenges, showcasing the importance of community and spontaneity in cultural exploration.

Coming for Selfies, Staying for Art: Dakar's Biennale Draws Young Crowd

Dakar Biennale attracts a new young audience, introducing them to contemporary art during the event.
The biennale's accessibility and attractiveness to teenagers enhance its cultural significance in Senegal.
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#thiaroye-massacre

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers, renewing calls for France to investigate and apologize for the event.

80 Years After Killings, Senegal Wants the Facts From France

Senegal demands accountability from France for the Thiaroye Massacre as the 80th anniversary approaches.

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers, renewing calls for France to investigate and apologize for the event.

80 Years After Killings, Senegal Wants the Facts From France

Senegal demands accountability from France for the Thiaroye Massacre as the 80th anniversary approaches.
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#pastef

Senegal ruling party claims victory in legislative elections DW 11/18/2024

Senegal's ruling PATSEF party claimed victory in legislative elections, allowing President Faye to advance his reform agenda after securing the presidency.

Senegal's optimism rises with Diomaye's reform mandate DW 11/26/2024

PASTEF's significant victory provides President Diomaye a strong mandate for ambitious reforms, but challenges remain regarding implementation and public expectations.

Senegal ruling party claims victory in legislative elections DW 11/18/2024

Senegal's ruling PATSEF party claimed victory in legislative elections, allowing President Faye to advance his reform agenda after securing the presidency.

Senegal's optimism rises with Diomaye's reform mandate DW 11/26/2024

PASTEF's significant victory provides President Diomaye a strong mandate for ambitious reforms, but challenges remain regarding implementation and public expectations.
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#football

African Nations Championship games over Christmas: Will Premier League stars be missing the festive period?

African stars in the Premier League won't miss festive fixtures due to ANC rules allowing only domestic league players to participate.

Mane sends Senegal through but Ghana on the brink in AFCON qualifying - Soccer News

Sadio Mane's late free-kick secured Senegal's qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite Malawi's strong defense.

Afcon 2023: Who could star at tournament in Ivory Coast?

Egypt suffered a double heartbreak, losing both the Nations Cup final and World Cup qualification to Senegal.
Salah will be looking to lead Egypt to glory and add to his six goals from previous Nations Cup tournaments.

Senegal progress as Mane seals win over Cameroon

Senegal defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations to secure a spot in the last 16.
Ismaila Sarr and Habib Diallo scored for Senegal, while Jean-Charles Castelletto scored for Cameroon. Sadio Mane sealed the win for Senegal in stoppage time.

African Nations Championship games over Christmas: Will Premier League stars be missing the festive period?

African stars in the Premier League won't miss festive fixtures due to ANC rules allowing only domestic league players to participate.

Mane sends Senegal through but Ghana on the brink in AFCON qualifying - Soccer News

Sadio Mane's late free-kick secured Senegal's qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite Malawi's strong defense.

Afcon 2023: Who could star at tournament in Ivory Coast?

Egypt suffered a double heartbreak, losing both the Nations Cup final and World Cup qualification to Senegal.
Salah will be looking to lead Egypt to glory and add to his six goals from previous Nations Cup tournaments.

Senegal progress as Mane seals win over Cameroon

Senegal defeated Cameroon 3-1 in the Africa Cup of Nations to secure a spot in the last 16.
Ismaila Sarr and Habib Diallo scored for Senegal, while Jean-Charles Castelletto scored for Cameroon. Sadio Mane sealed the win for Senegal in stoppage time.
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Hosts Morocco draw Zambia in Wafcon 2024 group

Morocco faces tough competition in Group A of the 2024 Wafcon, which could impact their advancement despite home advantage.
#elections

Senegal votes as President Faye eyes parliamentary majority to push reforms

Senegal's snap parliamentary elections reflect public focus on economic issues and President Faye's promise of reforms to combat rising prices and unemployment.

Senegal's new president seeks majority in parliamentary vote DW 11/17/2024

President Faye's early elections aim to secure parliamentary support for comprehensive reforms.

Is Senegal heading for political turmoil?

Senegalese President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the country's elections due to controversy surrounding the disqualification of some presidential candidates.
Opposition groups accuse Sall of attempting to cling to power, leading to protests in the capital, Dakar.
Senegal's stability is often seen as a rarity in West Africa, which has experienced coups and civil wars in neighboring countries.

Senegal's Faye dissolves parliament and sets elections for November

President Faye dissolved the parliament to pursue reforms, citing difficulties in collaboration with the opposition.
Snap elections are scheduled for November 17 to address the political gridlock.

Senegal's Constitutional Council overturns delay of Feb. 25 presidential poll

Senegal's top election authority voided the president's postponement of the presidential election.
The moves to postpone and reschedule the election were ruled unconstitutional.

Senegal votes as President Faye eyes parliamentary majority to push reforms

Senegal's snap parliamentary elections reflect public focus on economic issues and President Faye's promise of reforms to combat rising prices and unemployment.

Senegal's new president seeks majority in parliamentary vote DW 11/17/2024

President Faye's early elections aim to secure parliamentary support for comprehensive reforms.

Is Senegal heading for political turmoil?

Senegalese President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the country's elections due to controversy surrounding the disqualification of some presidential candidates.
Opposition groups accuse Sall of attempting to cling to power, leading to protests in the capital, Dakar.
Senegal's stability is often seen as a rarity in West Africa, which has experienced coups and civil wars in neighboring countries.

Senegal's Faye dissolves parliament and sets elections for November

President Faye dissolved the parliament to pursue reforms, citing difficulties in collaboration with the opposition.
Snap elections are scheduled for November 17 to address the political gridlock.

Senegal's Constitutional Council overturns delay of Feb. 25 presidential poll

Senegal's top election authority voided the president's postponement of the presidential election.
The moves to postpone and reschedule the election were ruled unconstitutional.
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Malick Bodian Documents His Four-Year Journey Across Senegal

Malick Bodian's journey in photography reflects a deeper personal understanding of his roots and heritage amidst the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic.
#africa-cup-of-nations

Mane strikes to secure Senegal's spot at Afcon 2025

Sadio Mane's late winner propelled Senegal into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals with two qualifying matches remaining.

Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

Minnows Mauritania face Cape Verde after shocking Algeria.
Cape Verde has a strong chance of winning against Mauritania.
Defending champions Senegal play Ivory Coast in a crucial match.

Afcon 2023: Opta predict who will win tournament in Ivory Coast

Senegal has the highest chance of winning the Africa Cup of Nations at 12.8%, followed by Ivory Coast at 12.1%.
Egypt, Nigeria, and Cameroon are also among the top contenders with chances ranging from 7.5% to 16%.

Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout

Ivory Coast eliminated Senegal in the penalty shootout
Franck Kessie converted the winning penalty for Ivory Coast

Senegal beat Guinea to top group with 100% record

Senegal secured top spot in Group C with a 2-0 victory over Guinea.
Senegal progress as the only team with a 100% record in the group stage.

Mane strikes to secure Senegal's spot at Afcon 2025

Sadio Mane's late winner propelled Senegal into the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals with two qualifying matches remaining.

Afcon 2023: What to look out for in the last 16 with Senegal, Nigeria and Egypt among hopefuls

Minnows Mauritania face Cape Verde after shocking Algeria.
Cape Verde has a strong chance of winning against Mauritania.
Defending champions Senegal play Ivory Coast in a crucial match.

Afcon 2023: Opta predict who will win tournament in Ivory Coast

Senegal has the highest chance of winning the Africa Cup of Nations at 12.8%, followed by Ivory Coast at 12.1%.
Egypt, Nigeria, and Cameroon are also among the top contenders with chances ranging from 7.5% to 16%.

Hosts Ivory Coast oust holders Senegal in shootout

Ivory Coast eliminated Senegal in the penalty shootout
Franck Kessie converted the winning penalty for Ivory Coast

Senegal beat Guinea to top group with 100% record

Senegal secured top spot in Group C with a 2-0 victory over Guinea.
Senegal progress as the only team with a 100% record in the group stage.
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In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages

Wolof is increasingly replacing French in Senegal, reflecting a desire for cultural identity and independence from colonial influence.
#bassirou-diomaye-faye

Senegal's president on reforms, snap election and pan-Africanism

Faye's presidency reflects hope for youth but faces criticism for consolidating power amidst economic challenges.

Senegal's president dissolves parliament, calls snap vote DW 09/13/2024

Senegal's President Faye dissolves parliament to call snap elections, aiming for a legislative majority to implement his ambitious reform agenda.

African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win

The African Union congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Senegal's presidential election.
Faye won the election with 54.3 percent, defeating incumbent Macky Sall's candidate.

Senegal's top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as Senegal's fifth president, set to be inaugurated on April 2.
Faye, an anti-establishment candidate, won over 54% of the votes, becoming Africa's youngest president at 44.

Senegal's president on reforms, snap election and pan-Africanism

Faye's presidency reflects hope for youth but faces criticism for consolidating power amidst economic challenges.

Senegal's president dissolves parliament, calls snap vote DW 09/13/2024

Senegal's President Faye dissolves parliament to call snap elections, aiming for a legislative majority to implement his ambitious reform agenda.

African Union 'warmly congratulates' Senegal's Faye on presidential election win

The African Union congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye on his victory in Senegal's presidential election.
Faye won the election with 54.3 percent, defeating incumbent Macky Sall's candidate.

Senegal's top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as Senegal's fifth president, set to be inaugurated on April 2.
Faye, an anti-establishment candidate, won over 54% of the votes, becoming Africa's youngest president at 44.
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Death toll from boat that capsized off Senegal rises to 26

The search for missing passengers continues after a boat capsized off Mbour, with the death toll now at 26.
Refugees and migrants face extreme dangers trying to reach Europe from Senegal's shores.
#reform

Senegal's leaders face harsh reality check after promises of radical reform

Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, faces challenges in enacting promised reforms due to parliament's opposition.

Photos: Senegal's youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sworn in

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's youngest president.
Faye vowed to uphold constitution, defend territorial integrity, and promote African unity.

Senegal's leaders face harsh reality check after promises of radical reform

Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, faces challenges in enacting promised reforms due to parliament's opposition.

Photos: Senegal's youngest president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, sworn in

Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's youngest president.
Faye vowed to uphold constitution, defend territorial integrity, and promote African unity.
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#ousmane-sonko

Senegal's troubled Casamance region hopes for peace with rise of local boy to PM

The reopening of the ferry route symbolizes a potential new era for national integration in Senegal.

Senegal's presidential candidate list excludes opposition leader Sonko

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, son of former president Abdoulaye Wade, have been excluded from Senegal's presidential election.
The final list of 20 candidates includes Prime Minister Amadou Ba and former prime ministers Idrissa Seck and Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne.

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Ousmane Sonko criticizes French military presence in Senegal, opposes values like LGBTQ rights promoted by France and West.

Senegal's troubled Casamance region hopes for peace with rise of local boy to PM

The reopening of the ferry route symbolizes a potential new era for national integration in Senegal.

Senegal's presidential candidate list excludes opposition leader Sonko

Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, son of former president Abdoulaye Wade, have been excluded from Senegal's presidential election.
The final list of 20 candidates includes Prime Minister Amadou Ba and former prime ministers Idrissa Seck and Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne.

Senegal's new prime minister criticizes French military presence in the West African country

Ousmane Sonko criticizes French military presence in Senegal, opposes values like LGBTQ rights promoted by France and West.
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European Parliament urges inquiry after Al Jazeera Senegal investigation

EU-trained police in Senegal misused for repressing protests
European Parliament calls for investigation into mismanagement of EU funds in Senegal

Senegal's youngest-ever president appoints 'breakaway' government

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new government after winning the election promising radical reform.
Senegal's Prime Minister Sonko emphasized the new government as a breakaway embodying systemic transformation voted by the people.
#presidential-election

Senegal vote postponement historical in 'West Africa's most stable democracy'

Senegal's President Macky Sall has postponed the country's presidential election, citing electoral issues.
The decision has raised concerns of an 'institutional coup' and could lead to a protracted legal battle.

Senegal top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Senegal's Constitutional Council confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the fifth president after winning the election with 54% of votes.
Faye's victory marks the first time an opposition candidate won the election in the first round since Senegal's independence in 1960.

Senegal vote postponement historical in 'West Africa's most stable democracy'

Senegal's President Macky Sall has postponed the country's presidential election, citing electoral issues.
The decision has raised concerns of an 'institutional coup' and could lead to a protracted legal battle.

Senegal top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory

Senegal's Constitutional Council confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the fifth president after winning the election with 54% of votes.
Faye's victory marks the first time an opposition candidate won the election in the first round since Senegal's independence in 1960.
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Polls open in Senegal's tightly contested presidential election

Senegal's presidential election faced unrest and uncertainty
Highest number of candidates in Senegal's history

Student killed in Senegal protests over election delay

Violent protests erupt in Senegal after President Macky Sall postpones presidential elections.
A student is killed during the protests, raising concerns of democratic retreat.

African production of natural gas poses a vexing climate challenge

The discovery of a large gas deposit in Senegal has turned the country into one of Africa's potential major gas producers.
The development of natural gas resources in developing nations could contribute to climate change and hinder global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
#the-gambia

Camara double helps holders Senegal win Afcon opener

Senegal wins their first match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against The Gambia.
Pape Gueye and Lamine Camara score for Senegal.

Afcon 2023: Senegal manager Aliou Cisse treated in hospital for stomach pain

Senegal's manager Aliou Cisse received medical attention during the African Cup of Nations.
Senegal's national team secured a 3-0 win over The Gambia in their opening match of the tournament.

Camara double helps holders Senegal win Afcon opener

Senegal wins their first match in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations against The Gambia.
Pape Gueye and Lamine Camara score for Senegal.

Afcon 2023: Senegal manager Aliou Cisse treated in hospital for stomach pain

Senegal's manager Aliou Cisse received medical attention during the African Cup of Nations.
Senegal's national team secured a 3-0 win over The Gambia in their opening match of the tournament.
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Afcon 2023: How Senegal came to dominate African football

Senegal has established a pathway to move talent from youth international level to the senior side.
Stability in the coaching staff has been a big factor in Senegal's success.

FIFA Men's World Rankings December 2023: Top 20 Nations

Senegal is ranked as the 20th-best team in the world in FIFA's final men's world rankings for 2023.
Switzerland experienced the biggest drop in points among the top 20 teams, falling from 14th to 18th place.

Should African nations develop their fossil fuel resources? DW 07/18/2024

Senegal celebrates first oil production from Sangomar field, significance of oil and gas industry for economic development.

Three Lionesses: Women's rugby in Senegal

Female rugby players in Dakar are pioneering the sport for women, highlighting the importance of sports for women empowerment.

Chelsea striker suffers serious injury while on international duty | CaughtOffside

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson faces uncertain recovery after serious ankle injury on international duty.
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