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The giant pangolin had not been documented in Senegal since 1999, and no photographic evidence had been captured since 1967.
For Olympic sports to thrive, the government must commit and find additional financing, notably through the private sector and sponsorship.
Combining elements of traditional and modern music has created rhythms that are unique to Senegalese music.
Germaine Acogny has risen as a female artist who has defied stereotypes to become one of the world’s most revered dance makers.
Never before have four governments, including one of the regional leaders, Senegal, been simultaneously eager and ready to get out of the neo-colonial stranglehold of the CFA franc.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye rose to power in the shadow of popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
With the conduct of the 24 March elections, Senegal’s President Macky Sall appears to have saved his legacy.
Attempts to postpone Senegal’s election indefinitely reflect deeper governance problems within Macky Sall’s administration, and the shortcomings of his chosen heir, Amadou Ba.
Negative perceptions of police professionalism and corruption go hand in hand with low public trust in the police, poor marks on government performance, and citizens’ sense of insecurity.
Bilingual education can improve learning outcomes but it’s important to consider local context.
Senegal is considered west Africa’s most stable democracy because it has never suffered a coup d'etat. But all its former presidents have attempted to extend their tenure of office.
Around one-third of the players that have been called up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations were born outside of Africa.
Contrary to popular beliefs, salt extraction has never been detrimental to the survival of the pink lake; instead, it prevents its asphyxiation.
Given the dangers of mercury toxicity and the high exposure of miners and their communities, solutions are needed to reduce their exposure.
The extraordinary documentary Ballaké Sissoko: Kora Tales takes a journey from Mali to The Gambia.
Married couple Woppa Diallo and Mame Bougouma Diene won for their powerful short story A Soul of Small Places.
There are different tactics that governments can use to block the internet, some more sophisticated than others.
The new ECOWAS chairman must focus on strengthening democracy and security in west Africa.
President Macky Sall’s previous ambiguity on a third-term bid, perception of a weaponised justice system and arbitrary detention of opposition are the drivers of political violence in Senegal.
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