The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

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

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'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.

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

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

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.

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

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