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Senegal's Macky Sall faces rare public questioning in UN leadership race

Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum. Among the candidates are three from South America and one from Africa, Senegal's former president Macky Sall.

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Beyond restitution, towards 'universal museums': the case for sharing heritage

France this week passed a law to simplify the restitution of art and artefacts looted from its former colonies and now held in public collections, a move designed to speed up the response to requests from countries in Africa. Senegalese philosopher Souleymane Bachir Diagne reflects on what the reform means…

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Moroccan court upholds terms for Senegalese jailed after Cup of Nations final

Appeal court judges in Morocco have dismissed a bid to increase the punishments for 18 Senegal supporters who were jailed and fined for hooliganism during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat in January.

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Afcon controversy: what a sports law specialist says about Senegal being stripped of the title

Two months after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final, which was won by Senegal in January 2026, the appeal board of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) decided to strip them of the title and give it instead to their opponents, Morocco. This was because the Senegalese team…

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Senegal has first conviction under law toughening punishment for homosexual acts

A court in Senegal has issued the first conviction under a new law increasing punishment for homosexuality

The Independent UK

‘We fear the epidemic will return’: Senegal’s harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

Arrest toll mounts and gay men flee the country as new, harsher legislation cracks down on ‘promotion’ of homosexuality

The Guardian - UK

Senegal limits foreign trips for officials as the fallout from Iran war deepens

The Senegalese government has banned nonessential foreign trips for ministers to save costs as the energy crisis linked to the Iran war deepens

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World Cup power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, our writers and contributors from around the world assess the state of the 48 nations to qualify for the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Thomas Tuchel on hiding to nothing after being dealt poor hand in England camp

Best-laid plans of the head coach fell apart with his likely World Cup leaders all missing during problematic friendlies at Wembley

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup Predicted Bracket: Messi Heartbreak and Spain Miss Out on Final

With the confirmation of all 48 qualified teams, here’s how the 2026 World Cup could play out.

Sports Illustrated

Motsepe at a crossroads as Afcon row and Wafcon cancellation put reputations at risk

With controversy stalking football on the continent, the Caf president has a huge challenge on his hands

The Guardian - UK

Senegal doubles jail terms for same-sex relations amid crackdown

Senegal has enacted a new law that doubles prison sentences for same-sex relations and extends penalties to those accused of promoting homosexuality. The move has drawn strong international criticism while reflecting broad political support at home.

Radio France Internationale

Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Independent UK

France held responsible for concealing 1944 African colonial soldier's death

A French administrative court has ruled that the state was at fault for failing to properly investigate the death of an African rifleman killed in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre in Senegal, when the French army opened fire on its colonial troops who were demanding their pay.

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African football chiefs plan revamp of continent's governing body

Patrice Motsepe, the boss of the Confederation of African Football (Caf), has announced a revamp of the organisation in an attempt to ensure that the scenes at end of January’s Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal do not happen again.

Evening Standard

Defiant Senegal parade AFCON trophy despite being stripped of title

Lions of Teranga celebrate Africa Cup of Nations success before Peru friendly win as they fight controversial CAF ruling

The Guardian - UK

Senegal parade Afcon trophy at Stade de France in defiance at being stripped of title

Senegal paraded the Afcon trophy before a friendly against Peru in Paris, after a Morocco side hailed as ‘African champions’ drew with Ecuador in Madrid

The Independent UK

Senegal present Afcon trophy in front of fans despite being stripped of title

Players paraded the trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly against Peru, though controversy remains after the Lions of Teranga were stripped of the title earlier this month amid a legal appeal

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On the ground with three World Cup legends for Puma's kit block party in New York City

FourFourTwo met up with Asamoah Gyan, El Hadji Diouf and Ricardo Quaresma in Brooklyn and checked out the 11 nations who will be decked out in Puma this summer

The Independent UK

Senegal vows to fight 'unfair administrative robbery' after CAF strips AFCON title

Senegal’s soccer federation says African officials wrongly stripped it of the Africa Cup of Nations title and it has asks sports judges to restore it

The Guardian - US

Fans and players from five African World Cup countries face $15,000 bond to enter US

The US state department will expand the program on 2 April, which will require bonds from Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Tunisia, and Cape Verde travelers

Evening Standard

Senegal launch Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid Africa Cup of Nations title strip

Lions of Teranga beat Morocco 1-0 back in January

The Independent UK

Senegal launch major appeal after being stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title

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Senegal take appeal of Afcon final decision to sport’s highest court

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has received Senegal’s appeal and confirmed a three-person panel will be appointed

The Independent UK

Everton star Idrissa Gueye blasts ‘ridiculous’ decision to overturn Senegal’s Afcon win

Idrissa Gueye insists Senegal deserved to win the Africa Cup of Nations after his team were stripped of the title last week

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