Senegal-Born Woman is New French Government Spokesperson
allAfrica
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a Senegalese-born woman, Sibeth Ndiaye, as his government's new spokesperson. Read more »
'Only the Port Will Remain' - Senegal's Grand Vision and Its Discontents [analysis]
African Arguments
Senegal plans to build a large port at Bargny-Sendou, but fishermen, farmers, nomads and residents are pushing back. Read more »
Gambia's King of Arena Hoyantan to Battle Senegal's Baye Mandione
Foroyaa
Gambia's King of Arena Hoyantan is scheduled to do battle with Baye Mandione of Senegal after both reached consensus. Read more »
Dakar Network Angels Begins Startup Investments in Francophone Africa
TechCrunch
The Dakar Network Angels network launched this month, making its first investment in francophone Africa to cleantech venture Coliba. The Ivorian startup--that uses a mobile app to… Read more »
President Weah Multitasking in Senegal, Turning Inaugural Invite Into Business Trip
Govt of Liberia
President George Manneh Weah who is in Dakar, Senegal on an official invitation to attend that country's independence anniversary and the inauguration of its re-elected President,… Read more »
President Weah Returns Home Following Successful Trip to Senegal
Govt of Liberia
His Excellency President George Manneh Weah has returned safely to the country following a four-day successful state visit to the Republic of Senegal. Read more »
Team Rwanda Turns Focus to Tour Du Senegal 2019
New Times
local cycling governing body (Ferwacy) has confirmed Team Rwanda's participation at the upcoming 18th Tour du Senegal. Read more »
Kagame in Senegal for Macky Sall's Inauguration
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Monday arrived in Dakar, Senegal for the inauguration of the country's President Macky Sall scheduled for today. Read more »
A Village in Senegal Taught Me How We Can End Female Genital Cutting Globally [opinion]
Thomson Reuters Foundation
I've been campaigning for an end to female genital cutting, something I experienced at the age of 7 in my home country of Somalia, for the last 15 years. With millions of women and… Read more »
Gambia's Badjie Stops Senegal's Ndiaye to Defend Super-Middleweight Belt
Foroyaa
All Africa Boxing Board of Control (AABBC) Super-middleweight champion, Foday Badjie on Saturday retained his title after stopping Senegal's Saliou Ndiaye in the 4th round. Read more »
Macky Sall's Second, Last Chance [interview]
Cameroon Tribune
Prof. Emmanuel Yenshu Vubo, Political Sociologist, University of Buea. Read more »
