June 28, 2018
Senegal: Colombia Ends Africa's World Cup Hopes
One cannot imagine the weight on the shoulders of 42-year-old Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé and his team as they stepped out on to Cosomos Arena in Samara, Russia. Sheer… Read more »
June 24, 2018
Senegal: Teranga Lions Draw Against Japan's Blue Samurai
How will Senegal's physicality, power and height measure up to the speed and energy of the Blue Samurai in Russia's artistic city of Ekaterinberg. On a Sunday no less. The Teranga… Read more »
June 19, 2018
Senegal: Teranga Lions Devour Poland in 2 - 1 Win
You had to feel for Senegal. The Teranga Lions stepped into their match after all their fellow African teams had either drawn or lost their respective games. Hardly encouraging,… Read more »
June 14, 2018
Africa: Will Any Of Our Teams Finally Break The Quarter-Finals Jinx?
Of course, any World Cup would not be compete without a distinctively glamorous opening ceremony to kick things off. And even though it seems like only yesterday that we were… Read more »
June 04, 2018
Africa: First African Trio to Officiate in World Cup Jet to Moscow
Senegalese trio Malang Diédhiou, Djibril Camara and El Hadj Malick Samba selected to officiate at the upcoming World Cup left Dakar for Moscow on Saturday. They will be the… Read more »
Senegal: Fans Assured After Injury Scare
Vice President of the Senegalese Football Federation in charge of communication, Abdoulaye Sow, has announced that Senegalese internationals Mame Biram Diouf, Ismaila Sarr… Read more »
May 25, 2018
Senegal: Red Carpet Treatment - Sadio Mané Buys Liverpool F.C. Shirts for His Village
Liverpool forward Sadio Mané has donated 300 club jerseys to his home village of Bambali in preparation for the approaching Champions League final against Real Madrid,… Read more »
February 01, 2018
Senegal: Rihanna 'Not Welcome in Senegal' - Religious Groups
Expected in Senegal on Friday, the singer has reportedly been told she is not welcome by 30 religious organizations part of a group called "No to Freemasonry and homosexuality".… Read more »
October 13, 2017
Africa: Sub-Saharan Africa Faces Challenging Economic Outlook - World Bank
Sub-Saharan Africa's economies are experiencing a modest recovery, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the region expected to rise to 2.4 percent in 2017 from 1.3 percent… Read more »
September 08, 2017
Senegal: Dakar Deports Activist For Burning Franc CFA
A pan-African activist campaigning for an end to the use of the French-backed Franc CFA has been thrown out of Senegal. Kemi Séba, a Beninoise born in France, was arrested… Read more »
July 14, 2017
Africa: Tribute to Babacar Ndiaye - Titan of Africa
The Greek mythological Titan of Forethought, Prometheus, dared to disobey Zeus' wishes by sharing fire and heat with humanity. His punishment was to be shackled to the Caucasus… Read more »
March 26, 2017
Africa: Western Sahara Dispute Blocks Economic Talks But Work Proceeds
The tenth annual meetings of African finance ministers, jointly hosted by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), have been abruptly… Read more »
March 24, 2017
Africa: Towards 'Radical' Solutions for Africa's Growth #CoM2017
Senegal's budget minister Brima Mangara has called on African states to promote structural transformation as part of development strategies "in order to meet the challenges of… Read more »
February 07, 2017
Africa: Five Key Takeaways from AFCON2017
The 2017 African Nations Cup finals are a thing of the past, and Cameroon were crowned worthy winners with their final victory over Egypt on Sunday. Read more »
January 29, 2017
Cameroon/Senegal: Senegal's #AFCON2017 Dream Ends With Dramatic Penalties
Senegal's dream of a first continental title is over for another two years despite a dominant performance over Cameroon in their African Nations Cup quarterfinal in Franceville on… Read more »
January 27, 2017
Senegal/Cameroon: Will Group Spirit Carry Senegal to Win Over Cameroon? #AFCON2017
Senegal are hoping to turn their first round promise into knockout stage success when they take on Cameroon in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on… Read more »
January 24, 2017
Senegal/Algeria: Lions of Teranga Oust Star-Studded Algeria from Afcon
Algeria were condemned to another failure at the African Nations Cup finals after a 2-2 draw with Senegal on Monday saw them finish third in Group B in Gabon. Read more »
January 22, 2017
Senegal/Algeria: Do-or-Die for Desert Foxes Against Relaxed Senegal
It is do-or-die for Algeria as they prepare to take on Group B leaders Senegal in their final pool match at the 2017 African Nations Cup in Franceville on Monday, but not even… Read more »
January 18, 2017
Senegal/Zimbabwe: Senegal Powers Through to Quarterfinals
Senegal became the first side to book a place in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup finals in Gabon after a comfortable 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe in their Group B clash… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Senegal: Warriors - Flash in the Pan or Serious Afcon Contender?
Whether Zimbabwe's battling 2-2 draw with Algeria in their opening Group B clash at the 2017 African Nations Cup was a flash in the pan or a sign of genuine quarterfinal… Read more »
January 17, 2017
Africa: Five Afcon Stars Who Ditched Europe
It used to be that African-born players were clamouring to feature for European nations, with the continent losing a steady stream of stars that would otherwise bolster their… Read more »
January 16, 2017
Senegal/Tunisia: Senegal Needs to Sort Out Panicked Defence
On the face of it Senegal's 2-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening Group B match of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals looked routine, but the fancied west Africans were forced… Read more »
January 14, 2017
Senegal/Tunisia: Who's Who of Football Face Carthage Eagles on Sunday
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal will receive a stern early test of their championship credentials when they take on Tunisia in a tasty 2017 African Nations Cup Group B clash at… Read more »
January 12, 2017
Africa: Giants vs Minnows - Will AFCON Get a Surprise Victor?
The fate of perennial underachievers Senegal, the return of Egypt and the shock qualification of tiny Guinea-Bissau are just some of the major talking points as we prepare for the… Read more »
December 09, 2016
Gambia: A Message to the Gambia - 'Build that Bridge'
The Gambia is free at last of Yahya Jammeh. Newly elected President Adama Barrow must now take bold steps to restore Gambia's place as a responsible West African nation, with… Read more »