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Indian sports wrap, December 24: Lakdawala triumphs in Young Rider showjumping at Jr National Equestrian C’ship
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Indian sports wrap, December 24: Lakdawala triumphs in Young Rider showjumping at Jr National Equestrian C’ship

The Hindu  

EQUESTRIAN Junior National Equestrian C’ship: Lakdawala triumphs in Young Rider showjumping Chennai’s Ali Hatim Lakdawala, riding Leonardo Van Holli, clocked an impressive 33.31 seconds to clinch the Young Rider Showjumping champion title at the Junior National Equestrian Championship here. Siddhant Jaiswal, Jaiveer Verma, and Geethika Tikkisetty secured first place with a cumulative score of 178.22 in the Young Rider team …

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UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa
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UN food agency says 40 million people are struggling to feed themselves in West and Central Africa

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — More than 40 million people are now struggling to feed themselves across West and Central Africa with that number set to rise to 52 million by the middle of next year, the United Nations food agency said Friday. According to a new report released Friday, the World Food Program said 3.4 million people are currently facing “emergency …

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Congo to get Japan's mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says
1 week, 5 days ago

Congo to get Japan's mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says

Hindustan Times  

DAKAR, - Democratic Republic of Congo should start to receive three million doses of mpox vaccine from Japan next week that can be used on children, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. Congo to get Japan's mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says Vaccinations against the potentially deadly infection are under way …

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Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali
1 week, 5 days ago

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Mali’s armed forces, supported by Russian mercenaries, committed abuses against civilians since the withdrawal of a U.N. peacekeeping mission late last year, Human Rights Watch said in a report released Thursday. Malian armed forces and the Russia-backed Wagner Group deliberately killed at least 32 civilians, including seven in a drone strike, kidnapped four others, and burned at …

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Hockey, shooting, weightlifting missing in 2026 Youth Olympics programme
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Hockey, shooting, weightlifting missing in 2026 Youth Olympics programme

The Hindu  

In a big blow to India’s medal prospects, the executive board of the International Olympic Committee has dropped shooting, weightlifting and hockey from the roster of medal sports for the much-delayed 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. Shooting, weightlifting and hockey have been named among 10 non-medal sports, which will be part of the “engagement programme” in the YOG. In …

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Big blow to India as shooting, hockey out of 2026 Youth Olympics
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Big blow to India as shooting, hockey out of 2026 Youth Olympics

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a significant setback to India’s medal prospects, the International Olympic Committee executive board has removed shooting, weightlifting, and hockey from the roster of medal sports for the much-anticipated 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Dakar 2026 will feature one discipline from each of the 25 medal sports, which include athletics, aquatics, archery, badminton, baseball, basketball, boxing, …

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A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — An investigative journalist was abducted by men in security forces uniforms in Guinea’s capital, his wife and his lawyer told reporters Wednesday, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent media. Guinea is one of a growing number of West African countries, including Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, where the military has taken power …

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Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Senegalese artisans in the spotlight as they exhibit for the first time at a prestigious art event

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — For the artistic and cultural elites of Senegal, the monthlong Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Arts is a celebratory moment. For years, “we saw the OFF signs, but we didn’t know what was going on,” said Ndiouga Dia, a 48-year-old leatherworker from Soumbedioune, referring to a series of events organized in parallel to the official government program, …

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For first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French massacre
3 weeks, 4 days ago

For first time, France's Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French massacre

Deccan Chronicle  

Dakar : French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognised the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter addressed to the Senegalese authorities. Macron's move, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the World War II killings in Thiaroye - a fishing village on the outskirts …

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Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with its former colonial ruler France
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Chad ends a defense cooperation agreement with its former colonial ruler France

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Chad’s government said it was ending a defense cooperation agreement with France in order to redefine the nation’s sovereignty from its former colonial ruler. The decision marks a historic turning point since the Central African nation gained independence more than six decades ago, foreign ministry spokesperson Abderaman Koulamallah said in a statement Thursday. Chad was one of …

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For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French as massacre
3 weeks, 4 days ago

For the first time, France’s Macron calls 1944 killings of West African troops by French as massacre

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for the first time recognized the killing of West African soldiers by the French Army in 1944 as a massacre in a letter addressed to the Senegalese authorities. Macron’s move, on the eve of the 80th anniversary of the World War II killings in Thiaroye — a fishing village on the …

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La Armada de Senegal efectúa patrullajes en popular ruta migratoria hacia Europa
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La Armada de Senegal efectúa patrullajes en popular ruta migratoria hacia Europa

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — A medida que salía el sol frente a la costa de Senegal, el comandante de la Armada Assane Seye escudriñaba el horizonte. Docenas de personas se amontonan en botes de pesca de madera llamados piraguas y arriesgan sus vidas en un viaje hacia las Islas Canarias de España, que se han convertido en el punto de llegada …

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UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story
4 weeks ago

UN investigates sexual exploitation allegations against aid workers in Chad following AP story

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — The United Nations in Chad has launched an internal investigation, following an Associated Press report on allegations of sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugees, which included aid workers. Earlier this month, the AP reported accusations by some Sudanese women and girls that men, including those meant to protect them such as humanitarian workers and local security forces, had …

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At least 6 mercenaries with Russia’s Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mali
1 month ago

At least 6 mercenaries with Russia’s Wagner group killed in an extremist attack in Mali

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — At least six Russian mercenaries were killed in an attack by an al-Qaida-linked group in central Mali, according to a statement by the extremists on its media platform. The group, known by its acronym, JNIM, said it ambushed a convoy of mercenaries working for the Wagner Group on Thursday in the Mopti region, killing fighters and burning …

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Bengal Biennale and the tale of the wolves
1 month ago

Bengal Biennale and the tale of the wolves

The Hindu  

The New York Times Spelling Bee does not recognise Biennale as a valid word. “We were in no position to think of realising something like this then.” Initially, it was just supposed to be an art fair in Santiniketan says Sivakumar. While it might have been easier to do the maiden biennale in a metro like Kolkata where Banerjee already …

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Senegal’s ruling party secures majority in parliament, paving the way for ambitious reforms
1 month ago

Senegal’s ruling party secures majority in parliament, paving the way for ambitious reforms

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s ruling party, PASTEF, secured a resounding victory in the country’s legislative elections, winning 130 of 165 seats, according to provisional results announced Thursday by the national vote counting commission. The win grants newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a clear mandate to carry out ambitious reforms promised during the campaign, which include fighting corruption, revamping the …

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On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward Europe
1 month ago

On board with Senegal’s navy as it searches for migrants on a popular but deadly route toward Europe

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — As dawn arrived off the coast of Senegal, navy commander Assane Seye scanned the horizon. He is captain of the Niani, one of three new patrol vessels tasked with patrolling waters off the West African nation in search of a rapidly growing number of vulnerable boats carrying migrants on one of the world’s deadliest migration routes. Dozens …

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Senegal’s governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda
1 month ago

Senegal’s governing party poised for parliamentary majority in boost for reform agenda

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal’s governing party is poised to win a parliamentary majority as main opposition leaders conceded defeat Monday in an election determining whether newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye can carry out ambitious reforms he promised during his campaign. PASTEF is projected to win around 131 out of the 165 seats in the National Assembly, according to local …

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Senegal votes in election that will decide if president can carry out the reforms he promised
1 month, 1 week ago

Senegal votes in election that will decide if president can carry out the reforms he promised

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Polls closed in Senegal on Sunday for a parliamentary election set to determine whether the country’s newly elected president can carry out ambitious reforms. More than 7 million registered voters in the West African country were choosing 165 lawmakers in the National Assembly, where the party of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye does not hold a majority. Faye, …

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Senegal enters last day of tense campaign ahead of key legislative election
1 month, 1 week ago

Senegal enters last day of tense campaign ahead of key legislative election

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Politicians in Senegal wrapped up a tense electoral campaign on Friday ahead of a key legislative election this weekend that’s set to determine if the country’s newly-elected president can carry out ambitious reforms. Voters in Senegal will on Sunday choose 165 lawmakers in Senegal’s assembly, where the party of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye currently does not hold …

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Niger junta bans French aid group amid tensions with France
1 month, 1 week ago

Niger junta bans French aid group amid tensions with France

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Niger’s military junta has banned the French aid group Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development, or Acted, from working in the country amid tensions with France. Acted had been active in the West African country since 2010, mainly helping people displaced by jihadist violence and natural disasters. Niger’s ruling military rulers took power in a coup last …

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The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country
1 month, 1 week ago

The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — The European Union will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal that has been criticized by many Senegalese, the EU delegation in the West African country announced Tuesday. The decision comes after the EU identified Senegal as a “non-cooperating country” in the fight against illegal fishing earlier this year, citing “failures in monitoring, control and surveillance systems” …

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At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

Hindustan Times  

DAKAR, Senegal — A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year's Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese capital stood in stark contrast to the serious topic of slavery featuring in the artworks of guest artists from the United States. At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine …

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At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At an art festival in Dakar, artists from both sides of the Atlantic examine the legacy of slavery

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — A whirlwind of color and art at the opening of this year’s Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art in the Senegalese capital stood in stark contrast to the serious topic of slavery featuring in the artworks of guest artists from the United States. The exhibition, founded in 1989 by the Senegalese government to promote the continent’s thriving …

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