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Five teams fight for final three African slots for 2026 World Cup

Five countries including the continental powerhouses Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire as well as potential debutants Benin and Gabon will battle on Tuesday night for the final three places from the African qualifying groups for next year's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

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Road to 2026: Gabon gets four goals and red card, Benin, Nigeria snatch key win

Plenty of action in the African 2026 World Cup qualifying on Friday, with Gabon's star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who scored four goals against Gambia. Group C leaders Benin won 1-0 in Rwanda to go two points clear of South Africa, who could only draw 0-0 with Zimbabwe. Nigeria defeated Lesotho 2-1…

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Africa’s ‘great green wall’ is stalling: in Senegal very few planted areas show progress

Africa’s Great Green Wall project began as an ambitious plan to build a 15-kilometre-wide band of trees across the north of Africa. The African Union launched the project in 2007 with plans for the trees to extend for 6,000 kilometres through 11 countries in the Sahel, restoring 100 million hectares…

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Toxic pollution builds up in snake scales: what we learnt from black mambas

Black mambas (Dendroaspis polylepis) are Africa’s longest, most famous venomous snakes. Despite their fearsome reputation, these misunderstood snakes are vital players in their ecosystems. They keep rodent populations in check and, in turn, help to protect crops and limit disease spread. The species ranges widely across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal…

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How to make the perfect chicken yassa – recipe

This braise of chicken marinated in sweet onions, tangy citrus and warm chilli is Senegalese sunshine on a plate – but who makes the sunniest?

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Senegal's Sonko cancels first official trip to France scheduled for September

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has cancelled his first official trip to France, scheduled for 23 September.

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Colonialism and climate risk are connected: evidence from Ghana and Senegal

The experience of colonialism led to economies and societies being re-arranged in ways that have had far-reaching consequences.

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Every player expected to miss Premier League fixtures due to AFCON this season

The African Cup of Nations takes place in Morocco between December 21 and January

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Senegal leader announces cabinet reshuffle, pledges to work around the clock

Senegal's government has replaced the justice and interior ministers in a cabinet shake-up, pledging a "government of commitment and combat" as the country tries to revive its economy.

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How to watch England vs Andorra for FREE: TV channel and live stream for World Cup qualifier

Three Lions play for first time since dismal Senegal defeat

Evening Standard

Financial crisis in privately owned media puts Senegal’s press freedom at risk

Senegal’s press is facing a worsening financial crisis, impacted by cuts to public subsidies and the collapse of advertising revenue. At its centre is the restructuring of Youssou N'Dour's Futurs Médias group, but other privately owned companies are now facing similar challenges and asking for government support.

Radio France Internationale

'You have to embody the status': Meet Modou Lô, king of Senegal's wrestling scene

For nearly six years, wrestler Modou Lô has reigned as the undisputed “king of the arena” in Senegal – a title that carries more weight than any footballing accolade in the country. Ahead of his blockbuster bout with Sa Thiès in April next year, he talks to RFI about mysticism,…

Radio France Internationale

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson to join Bayern Munich in record loan deal

The Senegal forward is set to leave Chelsea on a deal that could rise to £70m

The Independent UK

England boss Thomas Tuchel apologises to Jude Bellingham for 'repulsive' comment

Three Lions coach sorry for using ‘wrong word’ in radio interview after shock friendly defeat by Senegal earlier this summer

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Senegal’s rating downgrade: credit agencies are punishing countries that don’t check their numbers

Senegal’s dramatic two-notch credit rating downgrade in February 2025 by the credit rating agency Moody’s was followed by a Standard & Poor’s downgrade in July.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal passes law to protect whistleblowers in 'historic moment for democracy'

Senegalese parliamentarians have adopted a law to protect whistleblowers, in order to strengthen transparency in the country – a promise made by the government that came to power in April 2024.

Radio France Internationale

France and Senegal look to reset ties as Macron hosts Faye in Paris

Historical wounds, economic tensions and new areas of partnership topped the agenda on Wednesday as French President Emmanuel Macron sat down with his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Élysée Palace.

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Sex workers in colonial Senegal were policed by France – book explores a racist history

Desiring Whiteness is an award-winning book by historian Caroline Séquin. It explores the intertwined histories of commercial sex work and racial politics in France and the French colonial empire, particularly in Senegal. We asked her five questions about her study.

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Senegal calls on US to withdraw sanctions against ICC magistrates

Dakar has denounced new United States sanctions on a Senegalese ICC prosecutor and three others at the International Criminal Court, made in connection with arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister.

Radio France Internationale

African studios bring culture and history to the world’s biggest games fair

Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair – the world's largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and investors connect with developers. Among the 1,500 exhibitors are a group of African gaming professionals showcasing games rooted in the continent's…

The Independent UK

The ‘schools for husbands’ training men to help with household chores

The UN-backed initiative has been training men on issues ranging from women's rights to the need to help with household chores

The Guardian - UK

Nicolas Jackson tells Chelsea he wants to leave as Newcastle circle

Senegal striker eyeing Stamford Bridge exit with the Magpies favourites to land him and Brentford’s Wissa

Evening Standard

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea ready to sell striker with Newcastle and Tottenham interested

The Senegalese is ready to explore his options away from Stamford Bridge

Radio France Internationale

Senegal joins space pact shaping the next era of Moon missions

Senegal doesn’t have astronauts or a Moon mission – but it now has a seat at the table where the future of space is being shaped. It has joined the Artemis Accords, a US-led agreement laying down the rules for exploring the Moon and beyond – and it’s only the…

International Business Times

Senegal PM Unveils Economic Recovery Plan Based On Domestic Resources

Senegal's prime minster unveiled an economic recovery plan for the highly indebted nation on Friday, focused on reviving its economy with a shift towards greater domestic funding.

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