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Zero review – Senegalese time-bomb thriller is a blast

An American wakes up on a Dakar bus to find an explosive device strapped to his chest in Jean Luc Herbulot’s propulsive and strikingly shot action thriller

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2025

That Time Some Geniuses Took a Vespa Scooter to the Dakar Off-Road Rally

When you think of the Dakar Rally, you probably don't think of tiny Vespa scooters. And yet, a quartet of Vespas took part way back at the beginning. Here's how it went down.

RideApart · Jul 8, 2025

I thought I’d never go on a cruise – this adventurous voyage from Dakar to Lisbon changed my mind

A trip on a Swan Hellenic small ship saw Dominic Bliss bidding farewell to cruise scepticism and saying hello to adventurous day trips and wildlife spectacles

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

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For Senegal Women's Basketball Team, Show Goes On Without US Visas

Members of the Senegal women's national basketball team hustled across the court in central Dakar, dribbling and pivoting as the scuffing noise of their trainers echoed across the empty arena.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2025

Bullets unearthed in Senegal cemetery could shed light on Thiaroye massacre

Archaeologists in Senegal have uncovered skeletons with bullets lodged in the bodies during the first excavation of a cemetery at the former military camp of Thiaroye outside Dakar, where French soldiers massacred African colonial troops.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 6, 2025

From Dakar to Paris, stories of struggle and joy told by modern African dance

For Franco-Senegalese choreographer Germaine Acogny, dance is a powerful medium that can bring people together and tell compelling stories. A group of young dancers from the African diaspora is applying her techniques in an innovative project created through workshops in Paris and Dakar.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2025

Senegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties

France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegal’s capital, Dakar that it has used for decades. The move follows an announcement in late 2024 by Senegal’s president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, that all foreign troops would be required to leave the country.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025

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Visual retelling of Thiaroye massacre sheds new light on French colonial atrocity

Twenty years ago, French photographer Yves Monteil was driving in Senegal when he passed a military cemetery in Thiaroye, in the suburbs of Dakar. Friends told him it was the burial site of Senegalese soldiers massacred by the French army during the Second World War, shot for demanding unpaid wages.…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 9, 2025

France hands back two out of five army bases to Senegal

Two of the five French army bases in Senegal were officially handed over to the local authorities on Friday. It's the first step towards a complete withdrawal of French military presence in the country.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2025

These 2 Maniacs Just Did The First Ever Dakar Rally Route On Vintage Yamahas

There's a concept I like to refer to as 'temporal context' whenever I'm thinking about things like motorcycles, sporting events, or even movies. What do I mean by that? To put it simply, here in 2025, things are going to look a certain way to me since this is the…

RideApart · Feb 13, 2025

Flowers In The Sand: Families Mourn Senegal Migrants Lost At Sea

Fatou Fall defiantly faced the ocean and sadly laid a flower on Mbao beach near Senegal's capital Dakar in memory of her husband -- one of many who left on perilous clandestine crossings for Europe but never returned.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memory

New project set to rename public spaces bearing names of colonial officers as Dakar distances itself from France.

Al Jazeera · Feb 6, 2025

Aprilia's Motorcycles Dominate the Africa Eco Race Once Again

I think it’s often underrated just how grueling off-road riding of any sort can actually be. For folks on the outside, hitting the trails looks like tons of fun. But those who actually do it—even recreationally, at that—would know just how tiring and exhausting it can be.Riding beyond the confines…

RideApart · Jan 16, 2025

Senegal's toy makers thrive over Christmas

Senegal's local toymakers are experiencing a boom in demand over the Christmas period with sellers hoping to win market share with high-quality products that reflect the country’s culture and values.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 25, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2024

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

A wave of African countries is pushing the former coloniser back, but Senegal is the only one without military leaders.

Motor1 · Dec 6, 2024

We Love This Crazy Dakar Rolls-Royce

Would you get a load of this absolute unit. In an era when everything from chintzy "Sports Activity Vehicles" to vintage Porsches has been lifted, thrown on knobbies, and packaged for mall-crawling duty, it's refreshing to know that real heroes existed before the hype.

Senegal's Artisans Shine At Dakar Biennale

Discover the significance of the Dakar Biennale in showcasing local artisans and promoting self-reliance in Senegal.

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

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

Biram Senghor regularly goes to pay his respects at a military cemetery in Thiaroye, a fishing village near Senegal’s capital of Dakar, bowing in front of a different grave each time

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The Conversation · Nov 26, 2024

Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a bruised planet

One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak'Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale is a major international exhibition held every two years. The theme for 2024 is The Wake – L’Éveil and this year…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 13, 2024

EU vessels to stop fishing in Senegal waters after accord expires

The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement between Brussels and Dakar following "shortcomings" over illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

EU Vessels To Cease Fishing In Senegal After Accord Expires

European fishing vessels will imminently cease activities in Senegalese waters after the non-renewal of an agreement between Brussels and Dakar, EU ambassador Jean-Marc Pisani said Tuesday.

Wallpaper · Nov 9, 2024

Local ceramicist Faty Ly’s guide to Dakar

As the Senegalese capital Dakar prepares to host the 15th edition of its art biennale, local ceramicist Faty Ly shares her favourite spots

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

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

The Dakar Biennale of Contemporary African Art, or Dak’Art, has opened in the Senegalese capital

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024

Senegalese women take aim at polluting countries in march for climate justice

Senegalese women marched in Dakar for climate justice Saturday, calling for what they call “polluting countries” to curb greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) on November 11

Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2024

Cultural exchanges beyond borders as African art gains global interest

African contemporary arts are attracting increasing interest thanks to a packed season stretching from Europe to Africa. Artists and curators from across the continent and the diaspora reflect on the impact of cultural exchanges beyond their borders – from London to Paris, Luanda to Dakar.

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