Senegal orders release of journalist on hunger strike
Dakar – Senegal has ordered the release of journalist and government critic Pape Ale Niang, whose detention for more... Read more
15 Dec, 2022
Endangered African tortoises make trek home from Monaco
Noflaye – After a gruelling trip by air and road, several dozen endangered African tortoises groggily poked their heads... Read more
15 Dec, 2022
Report shows Senegal’s Covid relief funds were misused
Dakar – A coronavirus pandemic relief fund in Senegal fell victim to alleged criminal offences and mismanagement, according to... Read more
14 Dec, 2022
Amnesty urges Senegal to tackle abuse in Koranic schools
Senegal – Many children in Senegal’s Koranic schools face multiple abuses as well as financial exploitation through forced begging,... Read more
13 Dec, 2022
Restoring French West Africa’s capital to its original splendour
Saint-Louis – An intricately detailed balcony, a coat of fresh paint and large bay windows opening onto the street:... Read more
12 Dec, 2022
Jailed Senegal journalist falls ill on hunger strike
Dakar – A jailed Senegalese journalist critical of President Macky Sall has been hospitalised on the ninth day of... Read more
10 Dec, 2022
Glitz and the 70s as travelling fashion show arrives in Africa
Dakar – Glitz and 1970s cuts were centre-stage this week when Chanel brought a special show to Senegal that... Read more
10 Dec, 2022
Senegal’s opposition leader faces rape accuser in court hearing
Dakar – Senegal’s opposition leader was questioned on Tuesday in a Dakar court hearing over rape accusations, lawyers told... Read more
7 Dec, 2022
Soul-searching in Senegal after woman MP hit in parliament
Dakar – Senegal is asking some tough questions about the state of its democracy, reputedly one of the strongest... Read more
7 Dec, 2022
Police search for Senegal MPs after parliament brawl
Dakar – Senegalese authorities were searching for two opposition lawmakers on Monday after they attacked a woman MP during... Read more
6 Dec, 2022
