Senegalese-U.S. singer Akon is moving ahead with plans to create a futuristic pan-African city. Akon first announced his idea for the utopian city back in 2018, and he ... Read more »
Senegal unilaterally ended its double non-taxation treaty with Mauritius without fanfare. It had previously threatened to cancel the treaty if certain conditions were not met. ... Read more »
President Macky Sall says the country will begin reopening mosques and churches. curfew and business hours, which were restricted in the effort to contain the coronavirus. Read more »
Senegal has opened the first large-scale wind farm in West Africa - a facility that will supply nearly a sixth of the country's power when it reaches full capacity later this year, ... Read more »
Secretary of State Michael Pompeo is set to make his first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa. He will travel to Dakar, Senegal from February 15 to 16; to L Read more »
AllAfrica spoke with Gambian activist Jaha Dukureh about her new campaign against FGM, the victories that Safe Hands For Girls celebr Read more »
Africa-America Institute CEO Kofi Apenteng is determined that the six-decade old organization - which has enabled higher education for thousands of Africans who have become leaders ... Read more »
Didier Munyanez's triumph has ended years of failed attempts by Rwandan riders and it is the first international victory for the 21-year old. Read more »
As part of its commitment to return artifacts stolen during colonial times, France has returned a sword that belonged to a 19th century Islamic scholar and anti-colonial leader O Read more »
President Macky Sall has pardoned Khalifa Sall, no relation to the president, and who was mayor of Dakar when he was arrested in March 2017 on suspicion of embezzling U.S.$3 ... Read more »
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