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Senegal reverses position, endorses former president Macky Sall for UN chief

Dakar announced on Monday a striking diplomatic reversal, throwing its weight behind former president Macky Sall’s candidacy to succeed Antonio Guterres as Secretary-General of the United Nations. The shift ends a period in which Senegal’s current leadership had refused to support Sall’s bid, citing accusations of deadly political repression during his time in office. The […]

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CAS sets date for hearing on Senegal’s appeal over stripped 2025 AFCON title

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed a date for the hearing of Senegal’s appeal against the ruling that stripped the Teranga Lions of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. The announcement sets in motion the next phase of a dispute that has cast a shadow over one of African football’s

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Dakar 2026 Set to Make History as First Olympic Event Hosted in Africa

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When the Youth Olympic Games open in Dakar in 2026, the Senegalese capital will step into the history books as the first African city ever to host an Olympic event. Organisers and sporting officials have described the occasion as a landmark moment for the continent, with expectations that the games will leave a lasting legacy

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Senegal’s Pink Lake slowly regains its rosy hue as salt trade picks up

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Salt trade revives at Senegal’s famed Pink Lake For years, salt harvesters working the shores of Senegal’s celebrated Pink Lake had to look beyond the water’s edge to find their livelihood. The lake, known locally as Lac Rose or Retba, lies just outside the capital Dakar and has long been a cornerstone of the country’s

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Senegal backs Macky Sall’s bid for UN Secretary-General role

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Senegal has formally announced its support for former president Macky Sall as a candidate for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations. The endorsement was made public in a press release on Monday, just three days after Sall was received in audience by the country’s current head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The announcement

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Senegal reverses course to endorse former president Macky Sall’s bid for UN chief

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Senegal has shifted its position to publicly support former president Macky Sall’s candidacy for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, according to a report from FRANCE 24. The endorsement comes from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, whose administration had previously taken a different stance on the matter. The reversal marks a notable moment in Senegal’s diplomatic

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Senegal’s Cotton Mill Shows What African Industry Can Do — Now It Needs the Capital

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In the heart of Senegal’s groundnut basin, a textile factory in Kaolack is quietly challenging one of the oldest assumptions in African development: that raw materials must leave the continent before value can be added. The Domitexka mill has built markets, technical capacity and international partnerships. What it has not yet secured, according to observers

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Senegal’s President Faye Takes Over ECOWAS Chairmanship at Regional Summit

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), taking the helm of the 15-member regional bloc during a period marked by political turbulence and security challenges across West Africa. The handover places Senegal at the center of efforts to steer the organisation through a

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Senegal’s President Faye Moves to Launch New Party, Deepening Split with Sonko

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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to establish his own political party, a move that signals a decisive break with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and reshapes the dynamics of the country’s ruling coalition ahead of upcoming local elections and constitutional reforms. A fractured political alliance Faye and Sonko rose to prominence together as

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Senegal’s World Cup exit sparks debate over tactics, focus, and travel curbs

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Senegal’s elimination from the World Cup has triggered widespread soul-searching across the West African nation, with former players and supporters pointing to a combination of tactical missteps, concentration lapses, and logistical constraints as the Teranga Lions bowed out of the tournament. The early exit has left a country with deep footballing pride grappling with what

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Senegal knocked out of World Cup after late penalty completes Belgium comeback

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Senegal’s World Cup campaign came to a dramatic and bitterly disappointing end after a late penalty decision completed Belgium’s comeback from two goals down, sealing a 3-2 victory for the Europeans and sending the West African side out of the tournament. The result extends a pattern of heartbreak for African teams at the knockout stage

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Senegal Coach Thiaw Urges Focus Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Norway

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Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has called on his players to rise to the occasion and avoid costly mistakes when they take on Norway in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of the fixture, Thiaw said the match represents an important opportunity for the West African side to demonstrate

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