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18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike
Eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco over “hooliganism” during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final have…
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Senegal: Kalidou Koulibaly in mourning
Senegal: Kalidou Koulibaly in mourning Just days after winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, Kalidou Koulibaly has suffered the…
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AFCON: all winners from 1957 to 2025
Complete record of the Africa Cup of Nations AFCON: all winners from 1957 to 2025 Since its inception in 1957, the Africa Cup of Nations…
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AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco vs Senegal sparks major security operation in the French capital
No celebrations on the Champs-Élysées AFCON 2025 Final: Morocco vs Senegal sparks major security operation in the French capital Paris…
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Senegal bring back the man who haunted Egypt
Supporter who distracted Salah in 2022 arrives in Morocco as “lucky charm” Senegal bring back the man who haunted Egypt Senegal’s national…
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An 8,000 Kilometer Surf Trip Along Africa’s West Coast Is Only Halfway Done
For most, a single trip to France, Spain, Portugal and the West African countries of Morocco, The Gambia and Senegal would be plenty of…
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Senegal, Morocco, Ivory Coast... which squad has the highest market value at AFCON 2025?
Which squad has the highest market value at AFCON 2025? Sénégal/@senego Morocco is gearing up to host Africa’s grand football spectacle…
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AFCON 2025: How does Senegal stack up against its Group D rivals?
How does Senegal stack up against its Group D rivals in AFCON 2025? Senegal/@senego Senegal is aiming for a second triumph in the Africa…
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Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday…
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Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say
Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former president have both said they believe the ousting of Guinea-Bissau's president this week was…
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France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, its last West African country with a…
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Senegalese navy has intercepted 201 migrants from West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country, authorities said…
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Daimler, partners with Senegal and GTS to establish local truck assembly plant
Daimler Truck has partnered with the government of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS) to establish a truck assembly plant in the…
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The Muslim group that doesn't fast or perform daily prayers
As dusk settles over Mbacke Kadior, a village in central Senegal, the rhythmic chants of the Muslim worshippers dressed in patchwork…
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Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation
Ivory Coast has announced that French troops will withdraw from the West African nation, further reducing the military influence of the…
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UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — More than 40 million people are now struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa with that number…
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Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre
THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal (AP) — Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village…
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For the first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French a massacre
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by…
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Pelicans, prayers and people power: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond: From the BBC in Africa this week: Go to BBCAfrica.com…
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Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
Menka Gomis was born in France but has decided his future lies in Senegal, where his parents were born. The 39-year-old is part of an…
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Senegal Plans to Invest About $30.5 Billion In Development
(Bloomberg) -- Senegal, a nascent oil and gas producer, intends spending about 12.8 trillion CFA francs ($21 billion) on development over…
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Anguish as dozens die in Senegal shipwreck
At least 26 people have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Senegal's coast. Authorities say more than 100 people were on…
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Spain’s leader in Senegal concludes West Africa tour aimed at tackling irregular migration
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Thursday to conclude his…
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Spain’s leader visits Gambia as part of a West Africa tour to tackle irregular migration
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Gambia on Wednesday as part of a trip through three West African…