The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Population growth projected in Africa as world hits 8 billion inhabitants

In tonight's edition: As jailed British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah breaks his seven-month-long hunger strike, Egypt's human rights record comes into the spotlight as the COP27 climate summit continues. Also, Senegal recently imposed a price cap on various items from food to rent, as inflation continues to bite, but not…

France 24 · Nov 15, 2022

How Senegal's artists are changing the system with a mic and spray paint

A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2022

Virgil van Dijk sends message to Sadio Mane after receiving World Cup injury news

Sadio Mane is set to miss Senegal's opening World Cup game against Holland and Virgil van Dijk has spoken to his old Liverpool pal because he knows the pain of missing a major tournament through injury

Daily Mirror · Nov 15, 2022

Senegal World Cup 2022 guide: Star player, fixtures, squad, one to watch, odds to win

After winning the Africa Cup of Nations this year, expectations are high in Senegal.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2022

Our Expert World Cup Predictions and Knockout Brackets

There’s no consensus champion, but there’s an agreement about one thing: Europe’s reign over the World Cup will end in Qatar.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2022

He has attempted the journey to Europe three times, and refuses to give up

Mamadou Niang has decided he has no choice but to leave his native Senegal. Salinization has made it impossible to farm his family's land.

WEKU · Nov 14, 2022

Which Everton players are at the World Cup as squads are confirmed for Qatar

Frank Lampard will have most of his squad to hand over the next six weeks but four key players will be heading to Qatar

Liverpool Echo · Nov 14, 2022

Are Senegal ‘Africa’s best hope’ at World Cup 2022?

This World Cup will be the third that the Teranga Lions have qualified for, and first as reigning African champions.

Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2022

People smugglers keep trying to recruit this boat captain. He keeps refusing

Years of captaining a boat have shaped Pape Dieye's calm and reassuring presence in Senegal. These qualities have also caught the eye of people hoping to make the dangerous journey to Europe.

WEKU · Nov 13, 2022

When does the Qatar World Cup 2022 start? Important dates, TV schedule, kick off times and more

The World Cup is just one week away to the day!

Chronicle Live · Nov 13, 2022