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Is There Anything He Can't Do? Brabec Does The Double At 2024 Mint 400

Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes were back at it again in heat, sun, and sand; this time at the 2024 Mint 400 as UTV teammates. But Brabec wasn't finished yet.

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Carlos 'El Matador' Sainz makes Dakar Rally history

Carlos Sainz becomes the oldest winner of the Dakar Rally at 61, while Ricky Brabec wins in the motorbike category for the second time.

The Hindu

39 killed in Senegal bus disaster

Dakar (AFP) - Thirty-nine people were killed and more than 100 others injured when two buses crashed in a head-on collision overnight on an arterial road in Senegal's central Kaffrine region, President Macky Sall told reporters Sunday.

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40 killed in Senegal bus disaster

Dakar (AFP) - Forty people were killed and 85 were injured when two buses crashed in a head-on collision overnight on an arterial road in Senegal's central Kaffrine region, the government said on Sunday.

AFP

Dakar Legend Peterhansel Crashes Out, Al-Attiyah Wins Stage Six

France's Stephane Peterhansel, a record 14-time winner of the Dakar Rally, crashed out of the 2023 edition on Friday as Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah won the sixth stage in his Toyota. The 57-year-old Peterhansel, whose nickname is "Mr. Dakar" after eight car victories and six on a motorbike, "had an accident…

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Dakar legend Peterhansel crashes out, Al-Attiyah wins stage six

Riyadh (AFP) - France's Stephane Peterhansel, a record 14-time winner of the Dakar Rally, crashed out of the 2023 edition on Friday as Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah won the sixth stage in his Toyota.

AFP

Loeb rebounds to deny 'Mr Dakar' Peterhansel 50th stage win

Hail (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - Rally legend Sebastien Loeb at last had something to smile about after two nightmare days as the Frenchman won the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally on Wednesday.

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Cisse 'optimistic' as he names injured Mane in Senegal World Cup squad

Dakar (AFP) - Ballon d'Or runner-up Sadio Mane was named in Senegal's World Cup squad by coach Aliou Cisse on Friday in spite of a recent injury.

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Injured Mane named in Senegal World Cup squad

Dakar (AFP) - Ballon d'Or runner-up Sadio Mane was named in Senegal's World Cup squad by coach Aliou Cisse on Friday despite of a recent injury.

AFP

Senegal holds breath over talisman Mane making World Cup

Dakar (AFP) - Doubts over Senegalese talisman Sadio Mane being fit for the World Cup finals had a nation holding its collective breath on Wednesday with Senegal President Macky Sall tweeting: "Sadio, heart of a Lion!All my heart is with you!"

AFP

Présidentielle au Sénégal : un scrutin qui s'annonce disputé avec les électeurs comme maîtres du jeu

En juillet 2022, les électeurs sénégalais se sont rendus aux urnes pour élire les 165 députés qui les représenteront à l’Assemblée nationale.

The Conversation

UN urges Africa to swap commodities for tech

Dakar (AFP) - The UN's trade body on Thursday said African economies were vulnerable to a triple shock as it urged governments to pave the way for tech startups that would ease dependence on commodities.

AFP

Senegal's president supports Gueye after homophobia accusations

Dakar (AFP) - Senegal's President Macky Sall on Tuesday tweeted his support for Paris Saint-Germain footballer Idrissa Gana Gueye, who is facing homophobia accusations in France.

AFP

Africa's 'most reliable partner' is Europe, says EU chief

Dakar (AFP) - As China and Russia court impoverished and fragile African states with offers of security or loans, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says Europe offers the continent the "most reliable" partnership.

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Senegal coach Cisse wins over critics after Cup of Nations win

Dakar (AFP) - Thousands of Senegalese supporters are celebrating their country's maiden Africa Cup of Nations win on Monday, feting coach Aliou Cisse, who only a month ago was battered by criticism over his tactical choices.

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Senegal declares national holiday to celebrate Cup of Nations win

Dakar (AFP) - Senegal's President Macky Sall declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team's first ever African Cup of Nations crown following their victory against Egypt, public television announced.

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