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Senegal arrests 24, seizes weapons after pre-election violence
The violence erupted on Monday in Tambacounda, 400 km east of Dakar, pitching supporters of President Macky Sall against those of opposition candidate Issa Sall.
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Pro-govt supporter killed in Senegal clashes
A police official told AFP the individual was stabbed during "scuffles" between the Unity and Assembly Party (PUR), which is led by opposition leader Issa Sall, and pro-government campaigners.
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Senegal court bars two opposition candidates from presidential vote
The seven-member court late Sunday confirmed a provisional list issued last week that barred former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall and ex-minister Karim Wade because of convictions for misuse of public funds.
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Senegal court bars 2 opposition leaders from presidential vote
The seven-member court barred, as expected, former Dakar mayor Khalifa Sall and ex-minister Karim Wade because of convictions for misuse of public funds.
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Senegal presidential hopeful loses appeal against jail time
Opponents of President Macky Sall say he has tried to silence political opposition ahead of the 24 February election.
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Senegal opens African civilisations museum
Senegal’s first President Leopold Senghor presented a post-colonial cultural vision of Africa 52 years ago.
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Senegal launches African ‘cyber-security’ school
The school will provide training in combating cyber-crime for the security services, judiciary and private enterprises.
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Rights watchdog alarmed by sexual coercion in Senegal schools
The practice is not just a violation of professional and ethical standards, but also a crime under Senegalese law when the student is under 16, Human Rights Watch said.
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[OPINION] Why African teams fell short at the World Cup - again
A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the World Cup.
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Akon creating 'real-life Wakanda'
Akon has unveiled plans to build a city dealing in his own cryptocurrecy AKoin.
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[LISTEN] African Pride: Senegal's #WorldCup dream
Senegal shocked the football world by beating reigning champions France in the opening match of the 2002 Fifa World Cup. Christophe Bongo brings you Senegal's World Cup story.
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[OPINION] World Cup a chance to talk about African identities and unity
The football world cup offers a useful chance to consider the apparent division between North and sub-Saharan Africa.
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[ANALYSIS] Meet the 5 teams hoping to change Africa’s World Cup story
Africa has always promised a great deal in the international showcase but delivered very little at the football World Cup.
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8 killed in Senegal military helicopter crash
An army statement said the helicopter had issued warning signals and crashed as it was trying to perform an emergency landing.
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Senegal arrests 24 suspects in Casamance killings
Gunmen attacked a group of civilians who were searching for firewood in a forest on 6 January near the town of Borofaye.
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Bafana lose 2-0 to Senegal, fail to qualify for 2018 World Cup
An own goal from Thami Mkhize further dented Bafana’s chances of going to Russia.
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Masked Khune hopeful for Senegal clash
Itumeleng Khune fractured a bone in his face in last Sunday’s Telkom Knockout victory against Chippa United.
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Final 3 African World Cup slots to be settled
Egypt and Nigeria have already claimed two of the five African slots for the tournament in Russia.
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[BREAKING] Arendse: Safa won't appeal Fifa decision to replay WC qualifier
Fifa last week ordered that the controversial World Cup qualifier be replayed after Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey was found guilty of unlawfully influencing the match.
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Safa to study Fifa decision on Bafana Bafana v Senegal match
Safa says it’s studying the contents of the report and will issue a statement on intentions to challenge that decision.
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Senegal reinstates Qatar ambassador, hopes for end to Gulf feud
Senegal recalled its ambassador 3 months ago along with other African countries such as Chad and Niger who followed suit and also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
