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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…

France 24

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.

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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

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

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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

Daily Mirror

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

France 24

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.

Reuters

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.

The Conversation

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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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

Al Jazeera

Senegal protests poke holes in its longstanding image of stability

Senegal is often lauded abroad as a beacon of stability in West Africa, but its reputation is at risk of slipping.

Wales Online

TUI unveils winter 2023 programme with new resorts and hotels to welcome guests

Winter classics such as the Canaries, Egypt and Mexico will be popular, as well as brand new Senegal, perfect for a new off-the-beaten track holiday

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Zambia beat Senegal to reach women's Cup of Nations semi-final and World Cup

Zambia advanced to the last four at the women's Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a penalty shoot-out victory over Senegal on Wednesday night.

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Zambia and Senegal fight for history at the women's Africa Cup of Nations

Zambia and Senegal enter unchartered territory on Wednesday night when they clash in the quarter-finals of the women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Casablanca.

The Independent UK

Sadio Mane favourite to beat Mohamed Salah to African Footballer of the Year award

Mane helped Senegal win their first Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Name Former Benfica Boss Rui Vitoria as New Coach

Rui Vitoria has signed a four-year contract to take over as coach of Egypt, the country´s football association said on Tuesday. The 52-year-old former Benfica manager is Egypt's third coach this year and will be tasked with restoring their position among the continent´s top sides after they failed to qualify…

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Mahrez, Salah among African Player of the Year Contenders

Former Liverpool teammates Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are among 10 stars shortlisted for the 2022 African Player of the Year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday. Salah won the award in 2017 and 2018 and Mane in 2019.

Daily Mirror

Jurgen Klopp plays down Liverpool concerns after Sadio Mane exit - "it was always clear"

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool were forced to sell Sadio Mane to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich last month after the Senegal international refused to extend his contract

ABC News

Two suspected cases of Marburg virus disease reported in Ghana

The World Health Organization is waiting for the samples, taken from two unrelated patients, to be processed in Senegal before officially confirming the cases.

Liverpool Echo

Sadio Mane defied Liverpool wishes after club wrote to FIFA to stop him playing

Sadio Mane helped Senegal winning the Africa Cup of Nations earlier this year but Liverpool tried to stop him playing after he suffered concussion

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