Senegalese Diplomat Officially Unaware of Border Reopening

The Point

Basirou Sene, Senegalese High Commissioner to The Gambia has told this medium that his country still has its borders closed. Read more »

Fears Grow Over Gambia-Senegal Border Tensions

The Point

A local news outlet - Emedia in Senegal has described it "quite worrying" the confrontations at the Gambia-Senegal border in recent times. Read more »

Finding Legal Loopholes to Grant Vessel Licences Is Inherently Unethical - Greenpeace Africa [press release]

Greenpeace

Dakar, Senegal, 15 October 2020 - The Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy of Senegal issued apress release on 12 October 2020 and rejected the key findings in Greenpeace… Read more »

'All Senegalese Feel the Burn' - Greenpeace Africa Reacts to the Tragedy Between an Industrial Fishing Vessel and an Artisanal Fishing Pirogue in West Africa [press release]

Greenpeace

Greenpeace Africa closely follows developments in the incident that took place off the coast of Senegal. A clash between the industrial fishing vessel "Soleil 7" and an artisanal… Read more »

Africa and the World Continue to Allow Illegal Capital Flight [analysis]

ISS

It's been five years since former South African president Thabo Mbeki and his high-level panel published their landmark report on illicit financial flows (IFFs) from Africa. They… Read more »

French MPs Debate Return of Stolen Artworks to Benin and Senegal

RFI

The French National Assembly votes today on whether to return key works of art to Benin and Senegal, amid a wider debate over the restitution of artworks. Read more »

Why Rwanda, Ethiopia, Senegal and Liberia Are Ideal Birthplaces [opinion]

East African

Bill Gates, co-founder of tech giant Microsoft, philanthropist, and one of the world's richest men scares some people, especially those on the extreme political right. Read more »

Across Africa, Journalists Reveal Secrets of the Rich

International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

ICIJ partners investigated suspicious transactions linked to prominent politicians, arms companies, the ivory, gold and diamond trades, and more. Read more »

Peer Support Vital to Help Young Returnees Rebuild Their Lives in West Africa

IPS

Ismaila Badji could not bring himself to leave his house for weeks after returning to Senegal. "I failed twice; at school and on the road," he said. "What's wrong with me? I'm… Read more »

Algeria Defeats Nigeria, and Morocco Overcomes Senegal in Friendlies

CAF

For the first time since the Match Day 2 of Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cameroon 2021 qualifying matches in November last year, African countries got back to action post… Read more »

Martins Confident Ahead of Sierra Leone and Senegal Friendlies

CAF

Mauritania's coach Corentin Martins expressed his satisfaction with his side's preparations, as he unveiled a 24-man list for Mourabitones friendlies against Sierra Leone on 9… Read more »

IOM Repatriates 43 Liberian Migrants From Senegal

LINA

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has repatriated 43 stranded Liberian migrants from Senegal to their motherland, Liberia.. Read more »

Senegal Line Up Morocco, Mauritania Friendlies

CAF

The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) have confirmed two friendlies against Morocco and neighboring Mauritania in October. Read more »

Lands Minister Calls for Demining On Gambia-Senegal Southern Border

Foroyaa

Musa Drammeh, the Gambia's Lands Minister, has called for the demining of the Southern border between Gambia and Senegal, as it is hampering their activities in the area. Read more »

Shaping Peace Together in the Sahel [guest column]

allAfrica

The International Day of Peace, which is an annual special day, observed on 21 September around the world, has a distinct place in the Sahel. The United Nations established this… Read more »