The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Senegal opposition leader trial kickstarts rocky election season

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

Al Jazeera · Mar 30, 2023

Opposition protesters in Senegal barricaded by police

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…

France 24 · Mar 29, 2023

Shops and banks close as Senegal's capital braces for more protests

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.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2023

A vanishing coast and the search for solutions in Senegal

Senegalese communities battle with climate-driven rising sea levels that disrupt habitats and threaten livelihoods.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023

President Sall calls on Senegalese government to halt unrest

Senegal's President Macky Sall has told the government to take measures to preserve public order after protests over the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least one person dead.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2023

Female driver overtakes competition at Dakar race

Cheered on by her family, driver Fatumata Bah raised her arms in triumph after winning an amateur motor drag race in Dakar that saw four men and four women competing for first place.

Reuters · Mar 23, 2023

Sadio Mane reaches new low at Bayern Munich as he fails to live up to expectations

Senegal forward Sadio Mane joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool over the summer, but has failed to hit the same heights he hit during his six-year spell at Anfield

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

A solo trip to Senegal, Sierra Leone and beyond

Tom Ford gets a West African welcome on a four-month solo trip

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2023

Senegal opposition leader alleges assassination attempt as protests flare

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko claimed Monday to have survived an assassination attempt during his appearance at a politically charged trial that has sparked unrest. Meanwhile, President Macky Sall has rejected claims that it would be unconstitutional for him to seek a controversial third mandate.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2023

Nottingham Forest given big boost as player spotted training after long injury lay-off

Latest Nottingham Forest news from NottinghamshireLive as Cheikhou Kouyaté is spotted training with Senegal

Nottingham Post · Mar 20, 2023