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UNCOVERED: Senegal - The Untold Story

When Senegal will find out result of appeal against stripped Afcon title

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The Independent UK · 3h ago

Court of Arbitration for Sport convenes to rule on 2025 AFCON champions

Senegal's legal attempt to recover the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title will on Thursday go before a three-judge panel at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which will decide whether Morocco should hand it back to the West African nation.

Radio France Internationale · 12h ago

Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court

Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players…

France 24 · 13h ago

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Ethiopia again demands access to the Red Sea

In tonight's edition: Ethiopia's leader Abiy Ahmed secures another term in office, but his country is sliding back into conflict. Also, several major cities across Senegal are battered by torrential rains. Plus some of the migrants being deported from the US fear being sent to African countries criminalising homosexuality.

France 24 · Oct 5

Ethiopian army pushes back Tigrayan rebels

First, Ethiopia and Eritrea have severed ties and now with tensions spreading across the region, the African Union is urging all sides to show restraint. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's army is advancing toward the Tigrayan capital as fighting intensifies and new explosions rock Addis Ababa. Then, from boardrooms to cocoa fields, a…

France 24 · Oct 2

2027 AFCON qualifiers: First win for Patrick Vieira and Senegal

In the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, Patrick Vieira won his first match as Senegal’s new manager. Senegal secured a 1-0 away victory against Ethiopia thanks to a goal from Ibrahim Mbaye.

France 24 · Sep 30

Egypt, Senegal and Ghana face pressure to relaunch drive for 2027 AFCON

Continental powerhouses Egypt, Ghana and Senegal will attempt to get their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaigns back on track on Tuesday after opening round setbacks last week.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 29

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Senegal’s Youth Olympics legacy: who pays after the Games?

Senegal has made major investments to build, renovate and modernise its sports facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, set for 31 October to 13 November 2026. New or upgraded venues now stand in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly. These three cities will host the competitions. But the facilities raise bigger…

The Conversation · Sep 28

Nigeria prevail but Senegal draw on Vieira's debut in 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Powerhouse outfits Nigeria and Morocco launched their campaigns to reach the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals with victories over Madagascar and Gabon respectively on Friday night as World Cup participants Senegal and Egypt were held to draws.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

Senegal's President Faye: Macky Sall best candidate 'to fight for Africa' at UN

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has thrown his weight behind his predecessor and former political rival Macky Sall to become the next United Nations secretary-general. No one is better placed to fight for Africa's place at the table, he told RFI and France 24.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and Nigeria start quest for AFCON 2027

Seven-time champions Egypt and heavyweight outfits Nigeria, Morocco and Senegal begin their qualifying campaigns on Friday for next year's Africa Cup of Nations.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 25

Tigray rebels in 'full-blown' war with government

In tonight's edition: Tigrayans in northern Ethiopia start panic-buying supplies in the rush to stock up amid fears that months of tensions have finally tipped over into full-blown conflict. Also, power cuts return to Senegal. Plus Yemi Alade, the Nigerian superstar, is out with a new album and speaks to…

France 24 · Sep 24

Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers begin with 2025 champions still undecided

Qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations get underway on Thursday, with a heavyweight clash between Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire the pick of the bunch. Meanwhile, top sports lawyers are preparing to thrash out whether Senegal or Morocco won the 2025 edition of the tournament.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 24

Kentucky college hoops star locked away and denied visitors after shocking airport ICE arrest

A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement when she arrived at the airport in Louisville to fly to New York for a tournament

The Independent UK · Sep 23

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 22

Édouard Mendy: ‘Winning Afcon was 10 times better than the Champions League’

After retiring from international football, the former Chelsea keeper reflects on a Senegal career that – according to him – included two African titles

France 24 · Sep 16

Encouraging signs in DR Congo Ebola fight

In tonight's edition: there are signs of a welcome slowdown in DR Congo's Ebola outbreak. Also, about 20,000 Ethiopian university students in the northern region of Tigray will be relocated to other campuses across the country. And in northern Senegal, scientists are using fish to keep their food stocks and…

The Times of India · Sep 15

Faidherbia trees in Senegal may sustain groundwater recharge at 26% of rainfall

Research on Faidherbia albida trees in Senegal shows that their roots significantly enhance water infiltration into deeper soil layers. Through hydrological modeling, scientists discovered that the presence of these roots changes how water behaves in the soil, facilitating its movement downwards. This important process contributes to sustained groundwater recharge, accounting…

Evening Standard · Sep 15

Arsenal great starts work as new Senegal head coach

Patrick Vieira to be officially unveiled - and name initial squad - in Dakar on Friday

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France 24 · Sep 14

Nigerian oil refinery Dangote aims to raise 1.6 billion dollars

In tonight's edition: Nigeria's Dangote refinery opens itself to public ownership with plans to raise $1.6 billion dollars from retail investors across the continent. Also, DR Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi calls on the National Service to clean up the streets of Kinshasa. And with a month and a half to…

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Olympic flame arrives in Senegal for the first Olympic event to be held in Africa

The Olympic flame arrived in Senegal's capital with music, dancing, and a march by 100 women

France 24 · Sep 11

Children die in a school fire in Bukavu

In tonight's programme we begin in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where children have died after a school fire broke out in the M23 rebel occupied city of Bukavu. Also, Senegal looks to the skies as it seeks to develop its home-grown satellite industry. And finally, we…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 11

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics ‘a bridge to 2028 Los Angeles Games’

Senegal is preparing to make Olympic history when Dakar hosts the Youth Olympic Games from 31 October to 13 November – the first Olympic event ever staged in Africa. But beyond the 13 days of competition, the bigger test will be what the Games leave behind for Senegalese sport.

France 24 · Sep 8

Kenya cracks down on foreign traders

In tonight's edition, Hundreds of Burundians flocked to ⁠their embassy in Nairobi to get travel documents to return home. Also, in his first speech to the National assembly, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo slams the rise of xenophobic rhetoric on the continent. Also, FRANCE 24's Georja Calvin Smith…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

In 2007, the Great Green Wall aimed to restore 100 million hectares across Africa's Sahel. 19 years later, Ethiopia, Senegal and Nigeria have restored millions of hectares of land

Great Green Wall land restoration Africa: The Great Green Wall initiative in Africa is making significant strides in rehabilitating degraded lands across the Sahel. Since its inception in 2007, nearly eighteen million hectares have been revitalized by participating nations.

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Ismaila Sarr needs time to ‘digest’ collapse of move to Liverpool

The Senegal international appeared to be closing in on a move to Anfield but ultimately ended up staying at Crystal Palace

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