The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Sangalkam (Senegal) (AFP) - With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports.

Senegal's national dish of thieboudienne is entwined in the country’s history and culture

Senegal's leading opposition politician and presidential aspirant Ousmane Sonko on Thursday received a two-month suspended prison sentence for libel in a case involving the tourism minister, the minister's lawyer El Hadji Diouf said.

Opposition leader found guilty of defaming Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang, his lawyer says.

Sonko’s trial could mark the start of a new era of political unrest or strengthen the president’s grip, analysts say.

In tonight's edition: Senegal’s state prosecutor claimed on Tuesday that a small but organised cell of opposition supporters have plotted to use violence to stop the trial of the country’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko. Also, a UN-backed fact-finding mission in Libya has released its final report on human rights in…

Shops and banks closed early on Wednesday as Senegal braced for fresh protests called by the opposition coalition over a court case involving one of its leaders that has already fuelled violence ahead of presidential elections next year.

Senegal’s opposition coalition maintained its call for demonstrations on Wednesday and Thursday during leader Ousmane Sonko’s defamation trial despite a ban on protests by police authorities.

Senegal secured their slot to defend their Africa Cup of Nations trophy following a 1-0 victory over Mozambique.