Senegal
Senegal now first African team to beat England
Senegal became the first African side to beat England in 22 games on Tuesday after winning 3-1 in a friendly at the City Ground. The historic victory over the Three Lions was largely thanks to goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly. “Fantastic night. We knew we could do something in this game,”…
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AfDB to elect new president amid looming $555m funding cut from the U.S
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will elect a new president this week during its annual...
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Senegal anticipates billions of dollars as it launches domestic oil refining for the first time
Senegal has officially begun refining domestically produced oil for the first time, marking...
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Viral video shows dad surprising daughter with furnished apartment after she left U.S. to join him in Senegal
After 15 years in America, Anaïs D’Ottavo relocated to Senegal, West Africa, expecting...
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TikTok star Khaby Lame inspires Senegalese youth after being named UNICEF goodwill ambassador
Senegal-born TikTok sensation Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed content creator, has been appointed as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. Following his appointment, the 24-year-old influencer addressed...
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How this Senegalese entrepreneur grew her luxury tea brand with only $200
Adja Sembene Fall, a Senegalese entrepreneur, emerged victorious in the AgriPitch competition sponsored by the African Development Bank in January 2022. With just $200 at the start of her business, the...
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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the road to become Africa’s youngest elected leader
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to make history as Africa’s youngest democratically elected leader. A year ago, he had a dog’s chance of leading the West African nation of Senegal. But, he rose...
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Senegal: Anta Babacar Ngom, who started largest poultry company, is 1st woman to run for president in years
Anta Babacar Ngom’s presidential quest is invigorating the masses, according to activists, and is helping to progress a decades-long movement for female equality in the West African nation. The sole...
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Senegalese conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye finally get their own coats
Senegalese conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye first defied the odds when doctors gave them a few days to live. But, after living above the set expectations of medical practitioners, there was another hurdle...
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Senegalese popularized ‘Laamb wrestling’ before the world knew WrestleMania
Laamb wrestling is an ancient tradition that has been passed down for many generations in Senegal. It was traditionally associated with the Serer people till it became a national sport in Senegal and parts...
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Massalikoul Djinane: Africa’s Largest Mosque in Defiance of Colonialism in Senegal
It took over 15 years to build, with a workforce of not less than 800 construction workers and trades people. The Massalikoul Djinane mosque in the Colobane district of Dakar, Senegal’s capital is...
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Diamou: Why some women in Senegal tattoo their gums
What degree of pain are you willing to undergo to have black gums, a silver tooth and a beautiful smile? To be considered beautiful in some West African ethnic tribes of Senegal, one has to undertake the...
