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Senegal ruling party wins large parliamentary majority
President Macky Sall's ruling coalition took 125 seats in the 165-seat National Assembly after winning nearly 50% of the vote.
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Senegalese to head to polls after heated campaign
The most colourful and controversial element of the election was the return of former president Abdoulaye Wade to the fray.
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Probe after stadium wall collapses in Senegal
Senegalese authorities are probing how Saturday’s tragedy happened after a closely fought national soccer championship.
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Israel and Senegal end diplomatic rift after leaders’ meeting
The two states also agreed to resume joint projects and cooperation in security and agriculture, the statement added.
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Igesund urges Bafana to not stumble against Senegal
The former national team coach says Bafana Bafana cannot afford to lose against Senegal at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
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US training African police to counter new jihadist threats
Earlier this month, African forces began a US-led counter-terrorism training programme in Senegal.
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US military seeks to prepare Africa for shifting terror threat
The annual “Flintlock” exercises started weeks after an attack in Ouagadougou left 30 people dead.
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Senegal interrogates 900 people in counter-terrorism operation
The operation forms part of efforts to prevent attacks by Islamist militants following a series of strikes.
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UN seeks record $2b for Sahel as migration spectre looms
The UN has increased its appeal for the nine countries in the semi-arid band stretching from Senegal to Chad.
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Bafana looking for Afcon redemption against Senegal
The team are desperate for a morale booster and a win over Senegal on Tuesday.
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Medical plane with 7 on board disappears off Senegalese coast
The plane was carrying three crew members, a doctor and two nurses as well as the patient.
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Bafana to face Senegal in Mandela Challenge
Coach Mashaba's men will face off with Senegal on 8 September.
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Jailing of gay men in Senegal poses setback to HIV fight in Africa
Senegal is one of about 30 African states with anti-homosexuality laws.
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Bafana draw 1-1 with Senegal
Bafana, Senegal, Ghana and Algeria will play their final group matches on Tuesday.
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HT: Bafana 0 Senegal 0
Bafana Bafana and Senegal played out to a goalless first half in their second Afcon match.
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Ebola could reach France and UK by end-Oct scientists calculate
Scientists have used Ebola disease spread patterns and airline traffic data to predict chances.
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WHO advises against travel or trade bans on Ebola-hit areas
Some airlines have stopped flights to affected areas whichhas hampered aid efforts.
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Senegal names new Prime Minister
Mohammed Dionne was appointed after the sacking of Aminata Toure.
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Senegal reopens Guinea border
The country sealed land crossings with its southern neighbour in a bid to prevent the spread of Ebola.
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The Africa Report: 3 September
EWN’s Africa correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish reports on the day’s top African news
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The Africa Report: 3 July
EWN’s Africa Correspondent Jean-Jacques Cornish reports on the day’s top African news