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Internal displacement at all-time high, with five million IDPs in Ethiopia alone

Nearly 60 million people are internally displaced worldwide. The war in Ukraine is one reason for the spike but other conflicts, severe food insecurity and drought in sub-Saharan Africa are also factors. Also, as healthcare workers in Zimbabwe leave in droves for better paid jobs overseas, our reporters look at…

France 24

Thiaroye 44: Investigating a colonial-era massacre in Senegal

Thousands of West African soldiers fought for France against the Nazis during World War II. But on December 1, 1944, scores of them were gunned down in unclear circumstances by the very French forces they fought alongside. What really happened on that fateful day at the Thiaroye military camp near…

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Rudy Gomis, a masterful collaborator who kept the diversity of Senegalese music alive

The world has lost one of the great pioneers of the post-independence movement of modern popular music in Senegal. After a long illness, Rudolphe “Rudy” Clément Gomis – co-founder of the famous Orchestra Baobab, bandleader, composer, singer and percussionist – passed away on 27 April 2022 aged 75 in his…

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Guterres in Senegal: ‘Triple Crisis’ in Africa Aggravated by War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is aggravating a “triple food, energy and financial crisis,” across Africa, according to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN Chief Urges Swift Return to Civilian Rule in Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali

UN chief Antonio Guterres called Sunday for the military juntas in Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali to hand power back to civilians as soon as possible and reminded the world to deliver on "climate emergency" promises. Speaking after meeting Senegalese President Macky Sall in Dakar, he said they had agreed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rising food costs hamper Senegal Ramadan traditions

There was no meat in the large silver bowl around which Astou Mandiang and her family gathered after breaking fast at nightfall in Senegal's capital Dakar, where Muslims celebrating the holy month of Ramadan are feeling the pinch of inflation.

Reuters

Senegal vs Egypt live stream: How can I watch game live on TV in UK for free today?

Tonight’s match in Dakar will decide which of Senegal or Egypt appear at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar later this year.

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Global action needed on East Africa hunger crisis, Oxfam says

In tonight's edition: Widespread hunger across East Africa could become "a catastrophe" without funds to the region's most vulnerable communities, aid agency Oxfam warns. Droughts in the region are also affecting Africa's water security. As the World Water Forum continues in Dakar, researchers say a holistic approach is needed for…

France 24

Water security in Africa 'unacceptably low', UN warns

In tonight's edition: Heads of states, scientists and campaigners head to Dakar for the World Water Forum as the UN warns that water security across the continent is dangerously low. Also, high seas protection talks fail to reach a deal. The failure comes at the expense of poorer nations and…

France 24

World Water Forum in Senegal promises to be a catalyst for action

The ninth World Water Forum, a week-long series of conferences and workshops aimed at accelerating universal access to water and sanitation, is to open on Tuesday in the Senegalese capital Dakar.

Radio France Internationale

Saudi, British FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Friday telephone calls from British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments. With Truss, Prince Faisal discussed bilateral relations between Riyadh and London and ways to bolster…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Demonstrators in Senegal call for tougher laws against homosexuals

Thousands of people in Dakar attended a rally demanding harsher laws to clamp down on same sex relations. Rights organisations say they are following the situation in Senegal with great concern.

Radio France Internationale

L'opacité autour du commerce des armes en Afrique est dangereuse: voici pourquoi

L'Eolika, un cargo battant pavillon guyanais, avait déjà été retenu dans le port de la capitale sénégalaise, Dakar, en raison des déclarations « incohérentes ».

The Conversation

Liverpool's Sadio Mane shares footage on Instagram from Senegal's AFCON victory parade

The Senegal team were treated to a hero's welcome upon their return to Dakar, after sealing the country's first AFCON title

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Jubilant crowds welcome Senegal football heroes after historic win

Tens of thousands of jubilant fans packed the streets of Senegal’s capital Dakar on Monday to welcome the national squad home after its Africa Cup of Nations win.

The Conversation

Arms trade to Africa can be opaque: why this is dangerous

Eolika, a Guyana-flagged cargo vessel, had already been detained in the port of Senegalese capital, Dakar due to ‘inconsistent’ declarations.

Reuters

Senegal's ruling party loses key cities in local elections

The ruling party of Senegalese President Macky Sall has conceded defeat in the capital Dakar and the southern city of Ziguinchor in local elections widely seen as a test of Sall's popularity.

Radio France Internationale

Acclaimed Franco-Malian director Ladj Ly opens free film school in Senegal

Ladj Ly, the director of Cannes Jury prize-winning film Les Miserables, this week opened Africa’s first free film school – in the Senegalese capital Dakar.

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