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

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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Pakistan politician lauds Priyanka Gandhi for carrying ‘Palestine’ bag to Parliament: ’Stood tall’

Live Mint

Pakistani politician and former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Fawad Chaudhry strongly praised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra after she carried a bag with “Palestine” emblazoned on it to Parliament on Monday. Priyanka Gandhi has stood tall amidst pigmies, such shame that to date, no Pakistani member of Parliament has demonstrated such courage.#ThankYou.” In a display of solidarity with Palestine, Congress MP …

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Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

Al Jazeera

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without a military government in power. In Senegal, a country bustling with French-owned businesses and nationals, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent announcement that France should shut down its military bases should have come as a surprise. Beverly Ochieng, a Dakar-based researcher with intelligence …

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1 week, 4 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

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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For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

NPR

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive toggle caption Stefano Figalo/Brazil Photos/LightRocket via Getty Images Every year, an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop a form of cancer. "They often get access to lower quality medicines or medicines without enough of the active ingredient, so effectively what's being prescribed to children is …

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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

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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Cole Palmer says his connection with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is growing

The Hindu

Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer said his understanding with forward Nicolas Jackson is growing after the pair both scored in its 3-0 home win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Senegal international Jackson has taken his time to settle since joining Chelsea last season but he and Palmer have scored eight league goals already in the current campaign. …

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Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers

Hindustan Times

By Anait Miridzhanian Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers Thiaroye, SENEGAL - Senegal on Sunday commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers who fought for France during World War Two, and were gunned down by French troops in 1944 for demanding fair treatment and payment on their return. The West African country …

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Macron's apology key step towards reconciliation between France and Senegal as Senegal honours victims of 1944 massacre

Firstpost

French troops have been ousted in recent years from Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso after years of fighting Islamic extremists alongside regional troops. Earlier this week, Chad, one of the last countries in the region in which France had maintained a large military presence, ended a military cooperation agreement with Paris Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at …

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Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Associated Press

THIAROYE-SUR-MER, Senegal — Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time. The 86-year-old has no way of knowing which grave belongs to his father, M’Bap Senghor, one of likely hundreds of West African riflemen who fought for France …

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Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Al Jazeera

Commemoration prompts renewed calls for an investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944. The West African country has long demanded its former coloniser take responsibility, officially apologise and properly investigate the massacre that took place in Thiaroye, a fishing village on the outskirts of Senegal’s capital, Dakar. “France must recognise that on that day, …

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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

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

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

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

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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Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa

Associated Press

DAKAR, Senegal — Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and produced millions in financial damages, the global police organization said Tuesday. “From multi-level marketing scams to credit card fraud on an industrial scale, the increasing volume and sophistication of …

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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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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

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

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 elections: Voting begins in snap polls, President Faye hopes to cement control

Firstpost

Analysts are suggesting that Senegalese voters typically align parliamentary choices with their presidential preferences, positioning the ruling Pastef party as the frontrunner Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the President of Senegal, had called the snap polls to help him cement control in the Parliament. Reuters Senegalese voters headed to the polls Sunday in snap parliamentary elections, with the nation’s new leadership seeking …

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

Pakistan politician lauds Priyanka Gandhi for carrying ‘Palestine’ bag to Parliament: ’Stood tall’

Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with France

Rights group accuses Russian mercenaries of abuses against civilians in Mali

Hockey, shooting, weightlifting missing in 2026 Youth Olympics programme

For a kid with cancer, where they live has a huge impact on whether they'll survive

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

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

Cole Palmer says his connection with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is growing

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French massacre of African soldiers

Macron's apology key step towards reconciliation between France and Senegal as Senegal honours victims of 1944 massacre

Senegal demands answers as the West African country commemorates a French colonial massacre

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

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

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

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

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

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

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa

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

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

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

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

Senegal elections: Voting begins in snap polls, President Faye hopes to cement control