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South Sudan Makes History As It Beats Senegal to qualify for FIBA 2023 World Cup

The world's newest country, South Sudan, will compete in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup after securing their spot on Friday (February 24). Led by...

US Secretary Janet Yellen Visits Gorée Island, Senegal’s ‘House of Slaves’

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday paid a state visit to the salmon-colored house on an island off Senegal, one of the best-known...

UNESCO Settles Jollof Rice Debate, Recognizes Senegal As Birthplace Of The West African Dish

UNESCO has officially recognized Senegal as the place of origin of Jollof rice, also known in Senegal as Ceebu jën, ending a long-running debate...

Senegal Bans Night Buses After Deadly Accident

On Tuesday, the Senegalese government announced new measures to combat road insecurity, including a ban on overnight bus journeys and the import of used...

Senegalese Lawmakers Get 6-Month Jail Term for Colleague Assault

Two Senegalese opposition deputies were sentenced to six months in prison on Monday for physically assaulting a deputy. In a case that sparked a heated...

Senegal Bows Out of The World Cup, Leaving Morocco As The Only African Nation in The Tournament

England has beaten Senegal 3-0 leaving Morocco as the only African nation currently fighting to lift the World Cup. Quality goals from Jordan Henderson, Harry...

Kenya Airways Introduces Services Connecting Capital of Ghana and Senegal

Kenya Airways, Kenya's flag carrier, has announced a new service connecting the capitals of Ghana and Senegal from December 11th. This is the first...

Senegal Becomes First Francophone Country To Host The All Africa Music Awards

The Government of Senegal has pledged and committed to host the eighth edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) at a joint global...