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African musicians awarded in Senegal at annual ceremony

The four-day event celebrating African musicians across the continent culminated Sunday evening in a stadium on the outskirts of Senegalese capital Dakar

The Independent UK

Pollution, development and negligence: Dakar coastline victim of urbanisation

Baye Wane is a medical student and YouTuber in Dakar, Senegal. While he usually makes videos about smartphones, he said that he was inspired by our show to make a report about something he cares deeply about: the coastline in Dakar. With on-the-ground reporting, satellite imagery and maps, he showed…

France 24

Africa's top cinema event announces strong lineup for competition

From Angola to Senegal, no less that fifteen feature-length movies have been nominated for the top prize in next month's Fespaco pan-African film and television festival, held in Burkina Faso.

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Ousmane Sembène at 100: a tribute to Senegal's 'father of African cinema'

1 January 2023 marked the centenary of the birth of Ousmane Sembène, the Senegalese novelist and filmmaker hailed as the “father of African cinema”. Over the course of five decades Sembène published 10 books and directed 12 films across three distinct periods. He has been celebrated for his beautifully crafted…

The Conversation

Senegal declares national mourning after bus crash kills dozens

Thirty eight people died and about 80 were wounded in central Senegal after two buses collided in the early hours of Sunday, local officials and President Macky Sall said in statements.

Reuters

40 people killed, dozens injured in bus crash in Senegal

Senegal's president says two buses have collided head-on in the center of the country and that at least 40 people were killed and dozens of others were injured

The Independent UK

Senegal bus crash: At least 40 dead after two coaches smash into each other

A devastating crash has killed at least 40 and injured dozens more after two buses collided head-on in the village of Gnivy, in the Kaffrine region of Senegal, at about 3.30am on Sunday

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At least 40 killed after two buses collide in Senegal

Three-day period of national mourning announced by country’s president

The Independent UK

Dakar hosts Chanel's first 'métiers d'art' fashion show in Africa

For the past 20 years, thanks to an initiative launched by the late Karl Largerfeld, Chanel has celebrated the unique expertise of its master feather workers, embroiders and milliners with an annual métiers d’art collection. This year, the show is taking place in Dakar, Senegal – the first luxury event…

France 24

UN envoy calls for release of jailed journalist on hunger strike in Senegal

Concerns raised over health of Pape Alé Niang, detained since 20 December on charges of revealing confidential government information

The Guardian - UK

‘Tirailleurs’: France’s forgotten colonial soldiers step out of the shadows

The last surviving African soldiers who fought for colonial-era France will be able to live out their final days in their home countries following the French government's U-turn on their pension rights. The decision coincides with the cinema release of a film highlighting the untold sacrifices made by African “tirailleurs”…

France 24

Senegal MPs kicked pregnant colleague in the stomach after budget debate turns violent

Mamadou Niang and Massata Samb were given six-month jail terms and ordered to pay Amy Ndiaye compensation after lashing out when she criticised a religious leader

Daily Mirror

Noelle Quinn went to Africa to coach camps. The trip was much bigger than basketball for the Storm coach.

SEATTLE — Once the invitation was extended, there was no way Noelle Quinn was going to say no.

Tribune News Service

For Senegalese landmine victims, a forgotten conflict lives on

The 40-year war between Senegal and rebels in its Casamance region has left legacies of landmines with diverse impacts.

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France 24

From Messi’s triumph to Federer’s retirement: 2022’s top sport stories

From the moment Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup – the one major prize he had lacked – to the moment Roger Federer hung up his tennis racket, 2022 was a remarkable year in sport. FRANCE 24 looks back at all the highlights of the past 12 months.

Football London

Graham Potter's Edouard Mendy contract stance revealed amid AC Milan interest in Chelsea star

Chelsea transfer news: Potter gives an update on Mendy's contract as January options emerge for the Senegal stopper.

Al Jazeera

The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022

A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.

Nottingham Post

Nottingham Forest could raid relegation rivals for Cheikhou Kouyate replacement

An torn hamstring sustained by Senegal international Cheikhou Kouyate during the World Cup group stages leaves Nottingham Forest a man down in midfield for the next three months

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Senegal opposition MPs detained for assaulting pregnant lawmaker in brawl

Senegal authorities on Thursday detained two opposition members of parliament for physically assaulting a pregnant colleague during a budget debate earlier this month, their lawyer said.

Leeds Live

Leeds United news as Whites among English quartet 'eyeing move' for Senegal World Cup star

A round-up of the latest Leeds United headlines.

Evening Standard

England World Cup player ratings: Jude Bellingham talk of the tournament while Bukayo Saka steps up

England’s World Cup dream fell at the quarter-final stage after France won an enthralling game inside the Al Bayt Stadium.

Radio France Internationale

Amnesty urges Senegal to take strong action over abuse in Koranic schools

An Amnesty International report published on Monday found that many children in Senegal's Koranic schools continue to face multiple abuses as well as financial exploitation through forced begging. The human rights organisation is calling on the government to enforce existing conventions to better protect children.

The Independent UK

How England’s players rated at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Gareth Southgate’s side were knocked out in the quarter-finals by France

The Independent UK

England’s World Cup results in full after quarter-final defeat to France

England beat Iran, Wales and Senegal – and drew with the United States – but were foiled by France in the last eight.

Daily Mirror

England crash out of World Cup 2022 after Harry Kane's penalty nightmare - 7 talking points

ENGLAND 1-2 FRANCE: Harry Kane misses a late penalty as Didier Deschamps' side dumps Gareth Southgate and the Three Lions out of the World Cup at the quarter-final stage

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