Chicken mafé, bissap juice and keumeukh fritters: Sharing Senegal's cuisine

When we entered 37-year-old Binta Wade's apartment in the Paris suburb of Boulogne-Billancourt, we noticed a homemade altar in the corner of the living room. Behind a heap of bouquets, candles and incense sticks stands the large portrait of a lady with …

Mr.Attaf receives the Senegal's new ambassador to Algeria

Dakar Islamic Museum is More Than a New Tourist Attraction for Senegal

The Senegalese capital Dakar is making history with the inauguration of the International Museum of Prophet Muhammad and Islamic Civilizations. This project is part of a significant diplomatic and cultural initiative, and a new attraction for both locals …

Assane Diao: “I thank Spain for everything, but I chose Senegal”

Assane Diao, a talented young winger playing for Como, marked a decisive turning point in his career by choosing to represent Senegal on the international stage. Arriving at Blaise Diagne International Airport (AIBD) to join the Lions of Teranga, Diao did …

Lent, Ramadan overlap becomes a call for unity in Senegal

In Senegal’s capital, Dakar, Souleymane Ndiaye, a Muslim, invited his Catholic friend Rodrigue Sagna’s family to an iftar—the evening meal breaking the Ramadan fast. “It’s a special moment to share our friendship and spirituality, even though we belong to …

Senegal: CENA calls for reforms to improve legislative elections

The National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has released its report on last November’s legislative elections, highlighting several shortcomings and proposing reforms to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the electoral process. Among the key …

Senegal: mineral sand mining in Lompoul

Giant Mine Machine Swallowing Up Senegal's Fertile Coast

Like something from the science fiction film "Dune", the "world's biggest mining dredger" has been swallowing acre after acre of the fertile coastal strip where most of Senegal's vegetables are grown. The jagged 23-kilometre- …

Certified seeds: Senegal needs 150,000 tonnes to achieve self-sufficiency (Minister)

achieve self-sufficiency. These figures were announced by Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Livestock, Mabouba Diagne, on the sidelines of the inauguration of the SWAMI AGRI Chamber of Commerce in Mbane, Dagana Department. Accompanied by the …

Senegal ex-president Sall 'could face charges' following public finances report

In Senegal, a report by the Court of Auditors on the management of public finances under former president Macky Sall could see him facing charges, in a first for the country. Senegal will summon former president Macky Sall to court after the west African …