Institut Pasteur de Dakar Sequences the First Human Whole Genomes in the Country and Launches an Early Cancer Detection Platform [press release]
Institut Pasteur de Dakar
First 40 human whole genomes sequenced using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies platforms Institut Pasteur de Dakar launches clinical laboratory and bioinformatics platform,… Read more »
Senegal Have the Quality to Go Far At the FIFA World Cup 2026
CAF
Senegal head to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of Africa's strongest contenders, with the Lions of Teranga aiming to build on a proud recent history at the global finals. Read more »
Omewa Bags Brace As Super Falcons Hammer Senegal's Lionesses 3-0 in Ikenne
This Day
The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games… Read more »
Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania
CAF
Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's… Read more »
Africa's Finest - Senegal, Runners-Up With Something to Prove
RFI
Senegal enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's second best side in the Fifa rankings. In the sixth instalment of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI… Read more »
Senegal's Assembly Speaker Resigns for Sonko to Take Over Amid Sack
The Point
The President of the National Assembly of Senegal, El Malick Ndiaye, announced his resignation on Sunday, two days after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President… Read more »
Senegal Makes Early Bond Payments Before IMF Talks
Daba Finance
Senegal made early payments on 2 foreign-currency bonds days before talks with the International Monetary Fund, as the government seeks to rebuild investor confidence after a… Read more »
Faye Appoints Cabinet Despite Sonko's Pastef Boycott Threat
RFI
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new government, despite an initial threat by his own party to boycott the process. Pastef, led by former prime minister… Read more »
Sonko as Speaker - Opposition Accuse Pastef of 'Institutional Coup'
RFI
Senegal's National Assembly has elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker, handing the firebrand politician a powerful new platform just days after President… Read more »
Senegal Football Fans Return Home After Royal Pardon for Cup of Nations Chaos
RFI
A group of Senegalese football supporters jailed in Morocco after the Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos over controversial calls returned home on Sunday, after being… Read more »
Sudan's Ambassador to Dakar Delivers a Written Message From Foreign Minister to His Senegalese Counterpart
SNA
DAKAR, June 7, 2026 (SUNA) -- The Ambassador of Sudan to the Republic of Senegal, Abdelghani Al-Naeem Awad Al-Karim, delivered a written message from the Minister of Foreign… Read more »
How Did a Major Mangrove Restoration Project in Senegal End Up Selling 'Ghost Carbon'? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants can capture carbon dioxide,… Read more »
All of Africa Today - June 4, 2026
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Assane Sarr Named Best Goalkeeper After Inspiring Senegal to U-17 Afcon Title
CAF
Assane Sarr has been named the best goalkeeper of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after playing a decisive role in Senegal's title-winning… Read more »
President Faye, Barrow Hold Closed-Door Talks in Banjul
The Point
President Domaye Faye of Senegal arrived in The Gambia on Saturday for his first official state visit since the political fallout with his long-time friend and former ally, Prime… Read more »
