Two Senegalese opposition MPs were handed six-month jail terms on Monday for physically attacking a female colleague in parliament. In a case that sparked anguished debate about democracy in Senegal, pro-government legislator Amy Ndiaye was slapped and then kicked in…
England 3-0 Senegal: Gareth Southgate’s side set up quarter-final showdown with France
England set up a huge World Cup quarter-final showdown with defending champions France after easing past Senegal with a 3-0 victory in the last 16. After a sluggish start at the Al Bayt Stadium, England burst into life in the…
Africa needs $190b annual investments to achieve energy goals
Africa will require about $190 billion worth of investments annually between 2026 and 2030 to meet its energy and climate goals to boost socio-economic prosperity on the continent. According to a statement, this was disclosed by Seyi Sobogun, Head, Capital…
Qatar 1-3 Senegal: Dia and Diedhiou score
Qatar are on the verge of a group-stage exit in their home World Cup after suffering a second successive defeat against Senegal. The Middle East side battled valiantly but will be out with a game to spare if the Netherlands…
Dutch strike late to grab 2-0 win over Senegal
Netherlands scored twice in the final minutes through Cody Gakpo and substitute Davy Klaassen to beat Senegal 2-0 in their World Cup Group A match at Al Thumama Stadium on Monday. The Dutch, who missed out on the 2018 World…
8th AFRIMA: Senegal’s Macky Sall pledges support for the Teranga edition
Ahead of the highly anticipated 8th edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) tagged ‘Teranga Edition’ scheduled to hold in Dakar, Senegal on 12-15 January 2023, the President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency, President Macky Sall, over the…
Mane named in Senegal’s squad for Qatar World Cup
Sadio Mane has been named in Senegal’s squad for this month’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar in spite of injury concerns after he was hurt playing for his German club. The 30-year-old striker’s decisive penalty kicks won both the 2021…
Senegal to host 8th AFRIMA
The International Committee of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Republic of Senegal have unveiled plans for the eighth edition of AFRIMA. Chinonso Ihekire, Communications Manager, AFRIMA, said in this a statement on…
Kalidou Koulibaly: Chelsea defender says African teams ‘should aim to win World Cup’
Senegal captain and Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly says the Teranga Lions are aiming to become the first African nation to win the World Cup, with the tournament in Qatar exactly a month away. No side from the continent has ever…
Fire kills 11 newborn babies at Senegal hospital
Senegal’s President Macky Sall said on Wednesday that 11 newborn babies died in a fire at the neonatal section of a regional hospital in the town of Tivaouane, around 120 kilometers east of the capital Dakar. “I have just learned…
