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Senegal’s Sonko calls on supporters to protest ahead of president's speech

President Macky Sall is to speak on the Senegalese public broadcaster at 8pm (local time and GMT). He is expected to announce if he intends to run for a thrid term as president in 2024. Opponent Ousmane Sonko, who is still under house arrest, is calling on his supporters to…

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Nicolas Jackson joins Chelsea after Ruben Loftus-Cheek makes AC Milan move

The 22-year-old Senegal international has signed an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.

The Independent UK

Chelsea confirm third summer transfer as Victor Osimhen alternative arrives

Chelsea have confirmed the £30million signing of Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal with the Senegal international arriving on a long-term contract to become the club's second signing of the transfer window

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Senegal waits for President Macky Sall to reveal if he plans to run again

As Senegal waits to learn whether President Macky Sall plans to plans to run in next year's presidential election, he has promised to speak publicly after the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, which ends on Sunday.

Radio France Internationale

Abdallah Sima Rangers transfer sealed as club announce deal

The Senegalese attacker underwent a medical yesterday, with an official announcement made today.

The National (Scotland)

Sadio Mane transfer decision "certain" after Liverpool icon's Premier League admission

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane has been linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia this summer - but Senegal boss Aliou Cisse believes he will stay at the Allianz Arena

Daily Mirror

African women lawyers: numbers are up but report sheds light on obstacles to leadership in the profession

The African continent currently leads the world in the number of women chief justices and presidents of constitutional courts. Several countries across the continent have almost equal numbers of women and men at the bar.

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Chelsea's £34m transfer gamble returns to bite but points towards Mauricio Pochettino decision

With Kalidou Koulibaly leaving Chelsea after less than 12 months at the club, football.london takes a look at why it didn't work out for the Senegal international at Stamford Bridge

Football London

Chelsea agree deal to sign Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal for £32m

The Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson has signed on an eight-year deal, joining Christopher Nkunku as part of Chelsea’s new forward line

The Guardian - UK

Hoop dreams of a Senegalese b-baller come true at Special Olympics

Ablaye Ndiaye, who has Down syndrome, carried the torch in the opening ceremonies, brought energy and joy to the court and won a medal in basketball at this year's games, which concluded on Sunday.

WEKU

Senegal opposition leader Sonko's lawyer files a lawsuit in France and calls for an ICC inquiry

A lawyer for Senegal's embattled opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has filed a lawsuit in a French court

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: failed African peace mission underscores need for more powerful political and military pressure on Putin

African peace missions to Ukraine and Russia last week came up empty-handed. Led by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa, the delegation included leaders and senior officials from Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Egypt, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia.

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International roundup: Germany and Brazil lose as Ronaldo sets new mark

Euro 2024 hosts Germany lost 2-0 to Colombia while Senegal stunned Brazil 4-2 and Ronaldo played his 200th game for Portugal and scored in win

The Guardian - UK

‘The youth will fight’: why children have joined Senegal protests

Frustrations have grown over high youth unemployment and accusations of systemic corruption

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‘We are seen as weak, but we are strong’: women take their place in Senegalese hip-hop

Female artists are breaking into the male-dominated scene – confronting once-taboo subjects and fighting to improve the place of women in society

France 24

African delegation tells Putin 'war must' end, Russia says 'open to dialogue'

A delegation of African leaders including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Saturday as part of its mission to try to broker peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv. The meeting comes a day after the delegation met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

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Missiles greet African peace mission visit in Ukraine

The leaders of South Africa, Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt have met Ukrainian defence ministry representatives in the capital Kyiv.

The Independent UK

Protesters in Senegal accuse police of using armed civilians to quell unrest

Demonstrators and civil rights groups in Senegal are accusing the country's security forces of working with armed civilians who shot and killed several people who participated in recent anti-government protests

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Senegal's internet shutdowns are another sign of a democracy in peril

Senegal’s government began blocking several digital platforms – including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram and YouTube – in certain areas on 1 June. Days later, it extended the disruptions to all mobile internet and several television stations.

France 24

Who are the armed men in civilian clothes seen with police in Senegal protests?

During a press conference on June 4, Senegalese police showed the press a series of video clips that they claimed documented the presence of armed protesters at recent demonstrations. However, the full videos, which have been widely circulating on social media, show the same armed individuals alongside the police. So…

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Papiss Cisse opens up on 'amazing' Newcastle United love affair and key reason he left for China

The Senegalese striker says the club and Newcastle fans made a lasting impression following his spell at St James' Park

TechRadar

#FreeSenegal: who's behind the West African cyber-revolution

Armed with VPNs, Senegalese protesters have been cutting through the thick blanket of censorship since June 1. Is a new Arab Spring-like movement likely to spread across West Africa soon?

The Independent UK

Senegal's president calls for an investigation into deadly clashes, says he's open to dialogue

Senegal’s president has ordered an investigation to determine who was responsible for protests by supporters of a political opponent that turned deadly last week but says he's open to dialogue

France 24

Democracy at stake, say Senegalese youths protesting controversial arrest

Senegal on Tuesday shut down several of its overseas consulates including in Paris and New York after they were targeted by a fresh wave of protests that has rocked the West African country domestically and abroad. Young protesters clashed with security forces last week, resulting in at least 16 deaths…

France 24

Senegal shuts overseas consulates after attacks in several cities including Paris and Bordeaux

Senegal has temporarily closed its consulates abroad following attacks on diplomatic missions in Bordeaux, Milan, Paris and New York among others, the foreign affairs ministry said on Tuesday.

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