Senegal

Senegalese police abruptly ended opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's march across the country by arresting him in the south and forcibly returning him to Dakar, the authorities said. Interior Minister Antoine Diome cited the clashes…

Senegalese government websites are back online this Saturday after a cyberattack paralyzed the network. The attack was claimed by a group with alleged links to hacker group Anonymous. The attackers expressed their solidarity with…

The Head Coach of Senegal's U-17 boy's football team, Saliou Dia, said their triumph at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) comes as a result of years of investment and he was delighted it was finally bearing fruit. Senegal came from…

The Senegalese authorities have decided to suspend school for a week in the region of Ziguinchor (south), the scene of clashes around the rape trial of opponent Ousmane Sonko. “Courses are suspended throughout the region in schools,…

Senegal have booked Africa’s first ticket to the U-17 FIFA World Cup after thrashing South Africa 5-0 in the quarter final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers on Wednesday evening. This is…

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has rejected a court ruling that could preclude him from running in next year's election, vowing to pursue his candidacy and calling for a mass protest against President Macky Sall. On Monday, a…

Thousands of supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko rallied in Dakar, the first of several days of protests as the country prepares for elections in less than a year. Tensions are rising ahead of the vote in a country…

Nigeria's U-20 national men's football team, the Flying Eagles, have revealed its ambitions ahead of their U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A opener against Senegal, as they seek to claim a record-extending 8th title. The Flying…

Senegal has sent a 30-member search and rescue team to Turkey to support disaster relief efforts after a devastating quake, which has been described as the "disaster of the century". The men belonging to the Senegalese Fire Brigade…

Senegal were crowned champions of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN), after beating hosts Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 result in regulation time, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers in front of 39,120 spectators.…