The Latest Breaking News from Senegal

Senegal punished by FIFA after incident targeting Liverpool's Mohamed Salah

Liverpool star Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty for Senegal in their World Cup qualifier over Egypt back in March

Liverpool Echo · May 2, 2022

Germany to invite India, Indonesia, Senegal, S Africa to G7 summit

Senegal, South Africa, India and Indonesia will be invited as guest countries to attend the G7 summit hosted by Germany in June , a German government spokesperson said on Monday.

Reuters · May 2, 2022

UN chief to make West Africa trip to Senegal, Niger, Nigeria

The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will head to West Africa on Saturday to join Muslims marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan and to highlight the impact of the Ukraine war on the African continent

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Floods in South Africa: Almost 400 confirmed dead, 55 missing

The death toll from South Africa's unprecedented floods has risen to nearly 400. Police, army and volunteers have widened the search for the dozens of people still missing after the storm that devastated Durban over the weekend. In Senegal, citizens express their anger at the failures of the healthcare system…

France 24 · Apr 15, 2022

World Bank to finance four projects worth $495 million in Senegal

The World Bank said on Tuesday it has signed deals to finance four projects in Senegal worth a total of $495 million to help improve education, electricity, economic development and road access to rural areas.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

Rising food costs hamper Senegal Ramadan traditions

There was no meat in the large silver bowl around which Astou Mandiang and her family gathered after breaking fast at nightfall in Senegal's capital Dakar, where Muslims celebrating the holy month of Ramadan are feeling the pinch of inflation.

Reuters · Apr 12, 2022

BBC and ITV World Cup fixtures announced as England schedule and live channels confirmed

England will head to Qatar for the World Cup finals in November and all of the tournament's matches will be broadcast live, with the BBC and ITV announcing which channel each fixture will be shown on

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Sadio Mane matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as Liverpool star reacts to Benfica goal

Sadio Mane is a renowned big-game player for Liverpool and Senegal and he joined illustrious company on Tuesday night with his strike against Benfica in the Champions League

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

Mohamed Salah's "body language" sparks concern as minister tells him to leave Liverpool

Last week Mohamed Salah's Egypt side failed to qualify for the World Cup following a penalty shootout defeat by Senegal, and the Liverpool star has been down in the dumps

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022

World Cup fixtures: Groups, dates, kick-off times and full schedule for Qatar 2022

Every match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022