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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 29-year-old CEO of the luxury tea brand Contanna had to establish her company online owing to financial constraints. She told the African Development Bank,…
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Why LeBron James jersey could explain winning streaks in Senegalese century-old sport, regatta
It’s a long-held tradition among one of Africa’s most populous neighborhoods, Saint-Louis in Senegal. The regatta is a sporting event involving a series of boats dating over 100 years. It’s...
