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  • A new Human Rights Watch report on Senegal says girls live with sexual exploitation, harassment and abuse in secondary schools by teachers and school officials. Picture: @ZamaHRW/Twitter.

    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.

    1392 days ago
  • Tunisia's forward Wahbi Khazri (centre) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group G football match between Panama and Tunisia at the Mordovia Arena in Saransk on 28 June 2018. Picture: AFP.

    [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.

    1493 days ago
  • Host of AFRIMA, Senegalese born US artist Akon speaks during the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos 12 November, 2017. Picture: AFP.

    Akon creating 'real-life Wakanda'

    Akon has unveiled plans to build a city dealing in his own cryptocurrecy AKoin.

    1511 days ago
  • Senegal's Sadio Mane during his team's international friendly against Croatia at Stadion Gradski in Croatia on 8 June 2018. Picture: Reuters.

    [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. 

    1514 days ago
  • Morocco’s Mbark Boussoufa and Hakim Ziyech in action during an international friendly against Ukraine at Stade de Geneve in Switzerland on 31 May 2018. Picture: Reuters.

    [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.

    1514 days ago
  • Egypt's Mohamed Salah waves for fans during a World Cup training session at  Cairo international stadium on 9 June 2018. Picture: Reuters.

    [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.

    1521 days ago
  • Sebegal flag. Picture: Wikipedia.

    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.

    1610 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    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.

    1659 days ago
  • Bafana Banafa vs Senegal for the World Cup qualifier in Polokwane on 10 November 2017. Picture: Morena Mothupi/EWN.

    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.

    1734 days ago
  • Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune in a mask. Picture: @BafanaBafana

    Masked Khune hopeful for Senegal clash

    Itumeleng Khune fractured a bone in his face in last Sunday’s Telkom Knockout victory against Chippa United.

    1736 days ago
  • Egyptian players celebrate a goal in their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations match against Ghana. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1737 days ago
  • FILE: Bafana Bafana players celebrate advancing to the next round of the 2018 CHAN qualifiers. Picture: safa.net

    [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.

    1794 days ago
  • SAFA President Danny Jordaan. Picture: Facebook.com

    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.

    1799 days ago
  • Senegalese Foreign Minister Mankeur Ndiaye. Picture: Twitter/@carofig

    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.

    1815 days ago
  • Senegal President Macky Sall. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1832 days ago
  • Picture: United Nations Photo.

    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.

    1840 days ago
  • People look at the scene after a wall collapsed at Demba Diop stadium 15 July 2017 in Dakar after a football game between local teams Ouakam and Stade de Mbour. Picture: AFP

    Probe after stadium wall collapses in Senegal

    Senegalese authorities are probing how Saturday’s tragedy happened after a closely fought national soccer championship.

    1851 days ago
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    1893 days ago
  • FILE: Bafana Bafana players attend a training session. Picture: Eyewitness News

    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.

    2099 days ago
  • Senegals Army General Amadou Kane (L) receives the 2016 Flintlock flag from US Army General Donald Bolduc during the inauguration of a military base in Thies, 70 km from Dakar, on 8 February 2016 on the second day of a three-week joint military exercise between African, US and European troops, known as Flintlock.  Picture: Seyllou/AFP.

    US training African police to counter new jihadist threats

    Earlier this month, African forces began a US-led counter-terrorism training programme in Senegal.

    2360 days ago
  • Soldiers carry national flags during the inauguration of a military base in Thies, 70 km from Dakar, on on the second day of a three-week joint military exercise between African, US and European troops, known as Flintlock. Picture: Seyllou/AFP.

    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.

    2375 days ago
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