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August 3, 2026, 8:08 pm
Wafcon 2026 - Morocco Edge Algeria, Senegal Beat Kenya to Set Up Dramatic Group a Finale
- [Premium Times] Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp
Sanna Manjang Recounts Rescuing 7 Soldiers From Casamance Rebels
- [The Point] Ex-Lt. Col. Sanna Manjang, and a member of the notorious killer squad know as 'junglers', a unit created by the former President Yahya Jammeh opened his defence following the withdrawal of four murder charges against him by the state and substituted with assault causing actual bodily harm.
It's Win or Go Home As Starlets Prepare for Do-or-Die Senegal Clash
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The equation before us is brutally simple: on Thursday night at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, the Harambee Starlets must beat Senegal, or their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) journey is virtually over.
Diomaye Faye Breaks With Sonko, Launches New Party in Senegal
- [RFI] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party called Kiiraay, on Saturday, following his high-profile falling-out with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, and his party, Pastef.
Senegal's Diomaye Faye On a Visit to Mali, His First As Ecowas' President
- [RFI] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in Bamako this Tuesday for a one-day working visit. He is travelling there in a dual capacity, as Head of State of Senegal and current Chair of ECOWAS. He is scheduled to hold talks with his Malian counterpart, Assimi Goïta, just days after launching his own political party in Dakar.
Wafcon 2026 - Morocco, Algeria Seize Early Group a Advantage With Victories Over Kenya, Senegal
- [Premium Times] While Morocco thrilled a packed home crowd with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kenya, Algeria produced a composed display to overcome Senegal 2-0, setting up a mouth-watering clash between the North African rivals in their next group fixture
Algeria Make Winning Start With Victory Over Senegal At TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026
- [CAF] Algeria began their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign with an assured 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening Group A match on Saturday evening in Rabat.
All of Africa Today - July 22, 2026
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Angola's New Ambassador to Senegal Pledges to Strengthen Economic Diplomacy
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's new ambassador to Senegal, António Egídio de Sousa Santos, stated on Wednesday (22) in Luanda that his mission will be guided by the rigorous compliance with the Executive's guidelines, with an emphasis on strengthening economic diplomacy and consolidating bilateral relations.
A Senegalese Factory Proves Africa Can Spin Its Own Cotton - Can It Find the Money to Keep Going?
- [allAfrica] Domitexka's mill in Kaolack has the markets, the know-how and the partnerships to compete globally. What it still needs -- like nearly every manufacturer on the continent -- is patient capital.
Farmers Abandon Border Farmlands As Gambia-Senegal Boundary Dispute Leaves Communities in Limbo
- [Foroyaa] For years, families living along The Gambia's border with Senegal have cultivated the same fields without interruption. Many of those farms have been passed down through generations, with land stretching across an international boundary that local communities have long crossed freely for farming, trade and family visits. This rainy season, however, many of those fields have been left uncultivated.
Senegal's Faye Backs Ex-President Sall's Bid for UN Top Job in U-Turn
- [RFI] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall's candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, the foreign ministry said on Monday, giving his predecessor crucial backing from his home country despite deep political divisions.
Senegal President Diomaye Faye Elected New Ecowas Chairman
- [Vanguard] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government.
Ecowas Appoints Senegal's Birame Diop to Drive Regional Reforms
- [RFI] West African leaders have appointed Senegal's former defence minister, General Birame Diop, to lead the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Commission, placing a military figure with extensive UN peacekeeping experience at the helm as the bloc seeks to recover from the departure of three member states.
UN Campaign Trail Takes Former President Macky Sall Back to Senegal
- [RFI] Senegal's former president Macky Sall returns home on Friday for the first time since leaving office in April 2024, in a visit tied to his bid to become the next UN secretary-general. But opponents say the violence that marked the final months of his mandate should disqualify him from the role.
BRVM Sees Notable Upward Moves - Ecobank Transnational Inc Leads With +36.17 Percent Gain
- [Daba Finance] The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM) has recently showcased dynamic activity, with four key stocks registering significant upward price movements over the past seven days. These notable shifts provide valuable insights for investors tracking opportunities across African markets.
Restoring Dignity - Senegalese Surgeon and Burundian Foundation Win Reproductive Health Awards
- [UN News] A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation supporting vulnerable women and children, have been named the winners of the 2026 United Nations Population Award.
Senegal Oil Output Reaches 17.9m Barrels in First Half
- [Daba Finance] Senegal produced 17.9 million barrels of crude oil from its Sangomar field in the first 6 months of 2026, putting the country on track to meet a higher annual target, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy said.
