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Banyana, beware! Senegal could shock defending WAFCON champions South Africa
With Nigeria defeating fan-favourites Zambia in a disappointingly (for football fans) one-sided affair on Friday, South ...
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When policing Black women’s bodies backfires in Senegal
After backlash, Serigne Fall Gueye, director of the Grand Théâtre, reverses ban on wigs, weaves and bleaching imposed under ...
Unstoppable Nigeria storm into Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final round after Zambia thrashing, set to face Banyana Banyana or Senegal
Super Falcons' 'Mission X' rolls on in Morocco as they march into the semi-finals, just two wins away from the continental ...
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For West Africa, the Gold Boom Is a Double-Edged Sword
West African governments are scrambling to make the most of a new gold rush. But the boom is also exacerbating existing ...
Akon says his ‘Akon City’ project in Senegal is under attack by misinformation but is still happening
The “Smack That” rapper and singer also provided an update on the country album that he’s working on in Nashville.
Senegal raises $644 million in oversubscribed domestic bond offering
Senegal has raised 364 billion CFA francs ($644 million) in its second public bond offering of 2025, exceeding its initial ...
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Senegal was Africa’s poster child for democracy. Where did it all go ...
“Senegal is the most enduring democracy in West Africa. It is a poster boy for France and they will not want any instability that will disrupt their interests there.” Clashes in Dakar ...
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Banyana Banyana out to tame Senegal’s Lionesses in crunch Wafcon quarterfinal clash
Reigning African champions Banyana Banyana are aiming to take a major step towards defending their title when they battle ...