February 05, 2014
Senegal: Talking Child Marriage in Senegal
A sensitive and powerful new film, which blurs reality and fiction, adds an important voice to the struggle against child marriage. Read more »
December 13, 2013
Senegal: The Poet Who Was President - the Legacy of Léopold Sédar Senghor
Senegal's first president is rightly revered for instilling democracy in Senegal and founding the négritude philosophical movement. But Senghor was a poet first and… Read more »
December 12, 2013
Chad: The Habré Trial - 23 Years On, Justice Comes to Chad
After years of perseverance from victims of Habré's violent rule, the case against the former dictator is finally gathering steam. Read more »
October 10, 2013
Senegal: Wolof 2.0 - Spoken Languages in a Digital Age
In Senegal, French was traditionally the language of writing, Wolof the language of speaking. But, helped by mobile phones and the web, that is fast changing. Read more »
October 09, 2013
Senegal: Mekfoul District, Toubab All Stars
The best African album you've never heard. Read more »
June 27, 2013
Senegal: Senegal 'Welcomes' Obama - Sweeping Up for the President's Visit
Yesterday, US President Barack Obama touched down in Dakar, Senegal, the first stop on his eight-day African tour. Today, Obama visits Goree Island's House of Slaves. Curator Eloi… Read more »
February 08, 2013
Chad: The Trial of Hissène Habré - a Turning Point for Justice in Africa?
After a long wait, Chad's former dictator will be tried in a court in Senegal. If the trial is fair and effective, we could soon be talking about the "Habré precedent". Read more »
October 09, 2012
West Africa: European Fleets Deplete Fish Stocks
Samuel Diouf is one of hundreds of Senegalese making a living through artisanal fishing. The 20-year-old trades his daily catch at the Hann Bay fish market on the coasts of Dakar.… Read more »
September 19, 2012
Senegal: Transcending Tradition - Youth Make Themselves Heard
The Senegalese presidential election of February 2012 was hailed as a success. What made this election different from the others was the crucial role of the Senegalese youth, who… Read more »
August 31, 2012
Africa: Africans Wow Top European Arts Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the largest arts festival in the world and takes place every August for three weeks. The festival sees thousands of performers and entertainers… Read more »
August 20, 2012
Senegal: An Interview With Carlou D
Think Africa Press talks to the Senegalese singer about music, spirituality and his Baye Fall faith. Read more »