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Senegal president says he will visit Moscow and Kyiv in coming weeks

Senegalese President Macky Sall said he would visit Moscow and Kyiv in the coming weeks in his capacity as chairman of the African Union, which he said wanted to see de-escalation in Ukraine and peace through dialogue between the two sides.

Reuters

Russia looms large on Scholz's first Africa tour as chancellor

Russia's impact on energy and food prices and security will provide the backdrop to Olaf Scholz's first trip to Africa as German Chancellor, a three-day tour of Senegal, Niger and South Africa kicking off on Sunday.

Reuters

Cannes war films delve into France’s painful colonial legacies

The Cannes Film Festival explored the devastating human cost of war and colonisation in Philippe Faucon’s Algerian War film “Les Harkis” and the Omar Sy-starring “Father and Soldier”, whose director Mathieu Vadepied sat down for an interview with FRANCE 24.

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Appointments new single going to new sounds

IT'S not often you hear Newcastle bands cite the likes of Brazilian legends Tim Maia and Jorge Ben Jor or Senegalese act Orchestra Baobab as major influences.

Newcastle Herald

Senegal is decolonising its heritage and re-imagining an African future

On the morning of 5 September 2017, the inhabitants of Saint-Louis, a regional capital on Senegal’s northwest coast, woke to a strange scene. The statue of Louis Faidherbe that had formed the focal point of the Square Faidherbe since 1887 had fallen.

The Conversation

When is World Cup 2022? Groups, fixtures and England kick-off times

From key dates to kick-off times, here is everything you need to know about this year's World Cup in Qatar

Manchester Evening News

Thiaroye 44: Investigating a colonial-era massacre in Senegal

Thousands of West African soldiers fought for France against the Nazis during World War II. But on December 1, 1944, scores of them were gunned down in unclear circumstances by the very French forces they fought alongside. What really happened on that fateful day at the Thiaroye military camp near…

France 24

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Rudy Gomis, a masterful collaborator who kept the diversity of Senegalese music alive

The world has lost one of the great pioneers of the post-independence movement of modern popular music in Senegal. After a long illness, Rudolphe “Rudy” Clément Gomis – co-founder of the famous Orchestra Baobab, bandleader, composer, singer and percussionist – passed away on 27 April 2022 aged 75 in his…

The Conversation

Sadio Mane’s form could prompt Liverpool to make Mohamed Salah contract U-turn

Liverpool have made attempts to agree a new deal with Salah while Mane has so far been overlooked, but that could change given the form of the Senegalese star

Daily Mirror

Mane Says He Is Happy at Liverpool amid Transfer Talk

Sadio Mane said he is happy at Liverpool and trying to enjoy every moment of his time at the club, while speculation about the Senegal forward's future continues to swirl amid links to Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The 30-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of next season, scored the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability. The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sadio Mane's 'childhood dream' comes to light as Liverpool star linked with summer exit

Sadio Mane is yet to sign a new contract at Anfield, sparking suggestions that the Senegal star could leave Liverpool in the summer transfer window after being linked with Bayern Munich and Barcelona

Daily Mirror

Guterres in Senegal: ‘Triple Crisis’ in Africa Aggravated by War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis,” across Africa, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Asharq Al-Awsat

FIFA sanction Senegal for fan disorder during laser-pen fiasco in World Cup play-off win over Egypt

FIFA has announced Africa Cup of Nations winners Senegal have been fined and ordered to play behind closed following fan disorder during their World Cup play-off win against Egypt.

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The Independent UK

Senegal sanctioned by FIFA for fan incidents during Egypt World Cup play-off

Mohamed Salah missed in the shoot-out as Egypt players were targeted with laser pens

Liverpool Echo

Senegal punished by FIFA after incident targeting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty for Senegal in their World Cup qualifier over Egypt back in March

Reuters

Germany to invite India, Indonesia, Senegal, S Africa to G7 summit

Senegal, South Africa, India and Indonesia will be invited as guest countries to attend the G7 summit hosted by Germany in June , a German government spokesperson said on Monday.

The Independent UK

UN chief to make West Africa trip to Senegal, Niger, Nigeria

The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will head to West Africa on Saturday to join Muslims marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and to highlight the impact of the Ukraine war on the African continent

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Micah Richards snubs Mohamed Salah for Player of the Season and looks at “bigger picture”

Sadio Mane and Mo Salah will both be among the favourites to claim the season's individual prizes following their efforts with Liverpool but Micah Richards has sided with the Senegal star

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Senegal's President in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks with President of Senegal Macky Sall in Jeddah on Friday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They discussed bilateral relations between their countries and ways to develop them. They also tackled bilateral cooperation and issues of…

The Guardian - UK

Édouard Mendy deserves recognition in final knockings of Abramovich era

FA Cup semi-final shows few goalkeepers are more misunderstood than Chelsea’s under-appreciated Senegal international

The Conversation

Digital banking is the in-thing -- but it excludes many users in Tanzania and Senegal

Across countries in Africa, only 33% of adults have an account at a bank or another financial institution. Among the women, this rate is only 27%.

France 24

Floods in South Africa: Almost 400 confirmed dead, 55 missing

The death toll from South Africa's unprecedented floods has risen to nearly 400. Police, army and volunteers have widened the search for the dozens of people still missing after the storm that devastated Durban over the weekend. In Senegal, citizens express their anger at the failures of the healthcare system…

Reuters

World Bank to finance four projects worth $495 million in Senegal

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has signed deals to finance four projects in Senegal worth a total of $495 million to help improve education, electricity, economic development and road access to rural areas.

Reuters

Rising food costs hamper Senegal Ramadan traditions

There was no meat in the large silver bowl around which Astou Mandiang and her family gathered after breaking fast at nightfall in Senegal's capital Dakar, where Muslims celebrating the holy month of Ramadan are feeling the pinch of inflation.

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