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The Gambia’s hidden history: how a tiny river basin influenced colonial trade and slavery

The Gambia is often portrayed as little more than a geographical oddity, a strip of land engulfed by its much larger neighbour Senegal. It was once the centre of Senegambia, administered by Britain between 1765 and 1779. But there is another way of looking at it which reveals its importance…

The Conversation · Jul 24

Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN as leadership race gathers pace

Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has pledged to restore trust in the United Nations and make the organisation more responsive, as he seeks to become the first African to lead the global body in almost three decades.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 24

Ebola outbreak kills over 1,000 people in DR Congo

In tonight's edition, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC has crossed a devastating threshold, with more than 1,000 lives lost. Also, in Kenya, human rights groups warn that political “goons” are increasingly being used to disrupt rallies ahead of elections next year. And, in Senegal, four years after devastating floods…

France 24 · Jul 22

Ecowas appoints Senegal's Birame Diop to drive regional reforms

West African leaders have appointed Senegal's former defence minister, General Birame Diop, to lead the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Commission, placing a military figure with extensive UN peacekeeping experience at the helm as the bloc seeks to recover from the departure of three member states.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20

Project 'Afrika’: Inside Russia's propaganda machine

After a leak of confidential documents revealed how Russian agents have been placing hundreds of articles in French-speaking media outlets in West and Central Africa, FRANCE 24 travelled to Dakar, Senegal, to investigate this secret operation.

France 24 · Jul 17

'Project Afrika': Inside Russia's propaganda machine

This week in Reporters: a special report by FRANCE 24's The Observers. After a leak of confidential documents revealed how Russian agents have been planting hundreds of articles in French-speaking media outlets in West and Central Africa, FRANCE 24 travelled to Dakar, Senegal, to investigate this secret operation. Nathan Gallo…

France 24 · Jul 17

UN campaign trail takes former president Macky Sall back to Senegal

Senegal's former president Macky Sall returns home on Friday for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, in a visit tied to his bid to become the next UN secretary-general. But opponents say the violence that marked the final months of his mandate should disqualify him from the…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 17

Ranking France’s ‘Fabulous Five’ on Their World Cup Performances

France’s star-studded attack scored 16 times during its run to the semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Training young people for jobs: insights from 9 African countries on what’s missing

Africa’s young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are…

The Conversation · Jul 13

The 10 best games of the 2026 World Cup so far

We've reached the business end of the 2026 World Cup with only seven games remaining - these matches have been the highlights so far

FourFourTwo · Jul 10