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Senegal legislative elections: Ruling coalition, opposition both claim victory

In tonight's edition: Both Senegal's opposition and ruling coalition claim victory in Sunday's legislative elections. The vote is an important test for President Macky Sall. Meanwhile, ahead of presidential polls next week in Kenya, the electoral commission says lessons have been learned from the troubled 2017 election. Finally, a project…

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Senegal's ruling coalition claims win but opposition rejects

Senegal’s ruling coalition says it has won 30 of 46 departments in Sunday’s legislative election, giving it a majority over the opposition

The Independent UK

Senegal's ruling coalition says it holds majority after Sunday legislative vote

Senegal President Macky Sall's ruling coalition said on Monday it has won 30 of the country's 46 administrative departments, giving it a slim majority parliament following Sunday's legislative election.

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Senegal parliamentary poll seen as test for President Macky Sall

Senegal's electors vote on Sunday in parliamentary polls. The ballot will decide the 165 seats of the single-chamber parliament for the next five years.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal votes for legislators amid rising political acrimony

Senegal will vote on Sunday in legislative elections that will pit President Macky Sall's ruling party against an opposition coalition energised by food price hikes and fears Sall could run for a controversial third term.

Reuters

Senegal's legislative election tests ruling party influence

Senegal is holding a legislative election

The Independent UK

Senegal opposition figures barred from standing in parliamentary elections

Senegalese opposition MPs including Déthié Fall of the Yewwi Askan Wi coalition have been barred from standing in Sunday’s polls, which could be an important test of the ruling party’s power. Fall was briefly detained in June as part of what he and some analysts see as a worrying sign…

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Growing risk of famine as climate emergency worsens in Somalia

In tonight's edition: Millions of people in Somalia are on the brink of starvation. We speak to Rein Paulsen from the FAO, who is in Somalia meeting with drought-affected communities. Meanwhile, campaigning for Kenya's presidential elections picked up again on Wednesday after a deeply underwhelming presidential debate. And Senegal heads…

France 24

Senegal legislative poll set to test ruling party ahead of presidential vote

Senegal's main opposition coalition is vying to gain clout in legislative polls on Sunday that will set the scene for a presidential election in 2024 that could see President Macky Sall run for a controversial third term.

Reuters

Jurgen Klopp explains why he remains "really fine" with Sadio Mane's Liverpool exit

Jurgen Klopp is happy with Liverpool's decision to sell Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich for £35million last month because the Senegal international was open about his intentions

Daily Mirror

Sadio Mane ‘can play until 39’ as Jurgen Klopp reveals candid talk before Liverpool exit

The Senegalese joined Bayern Munich after six years at Anfield, with the Reds boss revealing the pair split on good terms

The Independent UK

Senegalese island keeps coastal erosion at bay with stakes in the sand

Simple wooden structures padded with coconut tree fronds are helping residents of Diogue island in southern Senegal to win back stretches of sandy beach from the Atlantic swells that threaten much of the West African coast.

Reuters

Senegalese pirogue race a day of friendly feuds -- and fun

Saint-Louis (Senegal) (AFP) - Koutaye Niang has been racing in the Saint-Louis regatta for 20 years, but this year's competition, held Saturday in Senegal's historic second city, was the "best day" of his life.

AFP

Convincing wins for Ghana, Senegal as CHAN qualifying kicks off

Johannesburg (AFP) - Ghana captain Gladwin Awako completed the scoring in a 3-0 rout of Benin when 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying kicked off this weekend.

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Sadio Mane recalls first time he told Jurgen Klopp he wanted to leave Liverpool

Sadio Mane completed a £35million move to Bayern Munich earlier this summer, but the Senegal international told Jurgen Klopp he wanted to leave Liverpool a long time ago

Daily Mirror

Jorginho admits he spent more than a year pushing Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea

Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly completed a £34million move to Chelsea earlier this month and will play alongside former Napoli teammate Jorginho at Stamford Bridge

The Guardian - UK

‘We have travelled for a month to find grass’: climate crisis piles pressure on Senegal’s herders

Young pastoralists are proud of the tradition they have inherited. But drought, farming and conflict all endanger their lifestyle – and their lives

AFP

Mane wins second African Player of the Year award

Rabat (AFP) - Sadio Mane was crowned African Player of the Year in Rabat on Thursday for the second time.

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Senegal striker Sadio Mané named African footballer of the year

Sadio Mané was named African Player of the Year on Thursday after a season in which he kicked the winning penalty for Senegal as they claimed their first Africa Cup of Nations title and repeated the feat when they secured World Cup qualification.

Reuters

Senegal capital wades through floodwater after heavy rain

Torrential rain fell across Senegal on Wednesday, causing floods in the capital Dakar and bringing down a section of one of the main highways into the city.

The Conversation

Superstars Sadio Mané and Mo Salah eclipse African football at home

Senegal’s Sadio Mané and Egypt’s Mo Salah are among 10 players nominated for the African Footballer of the Year prize at this year’s Caf Awards held by the Confederation of African Football in Rabat, Morocco.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal and Cameroon carve out another chance for World Cup glory

Senegal and Cameroon advanced to the inter-confederation play-off for next year's women's World Cup on Sunday after wins over Tunisia and Botswana respectively.

Football London

What new Chelsea signing Kalidou Koulibaly was spotted doing after pre-season friendly win

Senegal international Kalidou Koulibaly was officially announced a Chelsea player yesterday, penning a four year contract at Stamford Bridge

The Hindu

Football Transfer News | Barcelona gets Lewandowski; Chelsea signs Koulibaly, and more

Bayern Munich confirmed on Saturday they have agreed a deal with Barcelona for the sale of Poland star Robert Lewandowski to the Spanish club

AFP

Chelsea sign Napoli defender Koulibaly on four-year deal

London (AFP) - Senegal international defender Kalidou Koulibaly has signed a four-year deal with Chelsea from Serie A club Napoli, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

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