Country: Senegal
Senegal, officially the Republic of Senegal, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north-northeast, Mali to the east-southeast, Guinea to the southeast, and Guinea-Bissau to the south-southwest.
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CAN 2025: Senegalese supporters detained in Morocco are finally free.
King Mohammed VI granted royal clemency to the sixteen Senegalese supporters still detained in Morocco following the incidents during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.… -
Senegal: why the Research Section tried to summon Cheikh Bara Ndiaye to the Assembly
Elements from the Research Section attempted to apprehend the MP Pastef Cheikh Bara Ndiaye within the National Assembly, just minutes after the election of Ousmane Sonko to the… -
Senegal: from the perch, Ousmane Sonko reveals the true reasons for his separation from Diomaye Faye.
Since his election as president of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has been trying to give a political and moral depth to his break with Bassirou Diomaye Faye.… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko greets PM Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô while maintaining his distance.
Ousmane Sonko congratulated Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô following his appointment as Prime Minister, while distancing himself from a decision to which Pastef was allegedly not associated. In his… -
Senegal: elected president, Ousmane Sonko promises an “assertive yet responsible” Assembly.
Ousmane Sonko was elected on Tuesday, May 26, as the President of the National Assembly of Senegal with 132 favorable votes out of 133 voters, meaning one abstention… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko reinstated as a deputy, the presidency in sight
Ousmane Sonko could return to the National Assembly as soon as May 26, just four days after being dismissed from the Prime Minister’s office by Bassirou Diomaye Faye.… -
Senegal: Sonko’s dismissal opens a political crisis at the top of the state.
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office on Friday, May 22, 2026, marks a significant break at the top of the Senegalese state. Amid political… -
Mbaye Diagne Case: His former brother-in-law charged with breach of trust
Ousmane Loum, portrayed as the former brother-in-law of Senegalese international Mbaye Diagne, has been referred to the financial prosecutor’s office in an alleged case of breach of trust… -
Senegal: Already in custody, Ass Dione presented to the prosecutor in a new procedure
The Senegalese religious singer Ass Dione, already detained since the end of March in a first judicial case, was taken out of prison to be heard in a… -
Senegal: Diomaye Faye tries to reach out, but the criticisms are piling up
Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched the consultations for national dialogue by receiving several former Prime Ministers at the Palace of the Republic. Presented as a consultation process on the… -
World Cup 2026: Senegal’s squad with Sadio Mané
Senegal unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Cup this Thursday. A group of 28 men, featuring Sadio Mané and several promising young talents. Senegal’s coach, Pape Thiaw,… -
CAN U17 2026: Tanzania heads to the quarter-finals, Senegal bounces back
The second day of the group stage of the U17 AFCON 2026 reshuffled the cards this Sunday. While Tanzania secured its spot in the knockout stage with a… -
Senegal: Diomaye Faye makes Sonko’s stay in office conditional on his own trust.
The Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye granted on Saturday evening, May 2, a long interview to the national press, his first major media appearance since April 2025, during… -
“My life was easier when I had multiple wives,” Akon reignites the debate on polygamy.
In an interview, the Senegalese-American singer states that his life was simpler with multiple partners. A statement that comes a few months after his longtime wife separated from… -
CAN 2025: the Rabat Court of Appeal confirms the detention of Senegalese supporters
The Rabat Court of Appeal has upheld the sanctions imposed on several fans involved in the riots during the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal. The legal… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal refuses to return the trophy after CAF’s decision.
Stripped of its title on a forfeit in favor of Morocco, Senegal strongly contests the decision of the Confederation of African Football and refuses to return the trophy.… -
CAF withdraws AFCON 2025 from Senegal: Sadio Mané denounces an ‘unjust’ decision.
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mané, reacted strongly after the title was withdrawn from Senegal in favor of Morocco, pointing to abuses that, in his view, threaten the integrity… -
AFCON 2025: Senegal files a case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after losing its title, awarded to Morocco… by email
Challenging the loss of its title as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champions on a ruling in Morocco’s favor, the Senegalese Football Federation has decided to take… -
CAN 2025: a dramatic twist as CAF cancels Senegal’s victory and crowns Morocco.
Initially defeated in the final of AFCON 2025, the Atlas Lions of Morocco reclaim the title following a decision by CAF’s Appeals Panel, which handed Senegal a defeat… -
A stroll in his underwear through the snow: Nicolas Jackson has gone completely crazy.
Loaned by Chelsea to Bayern Munich, the Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson is making waves on social media with an unusual video, while his future in Bavaria already seems… -
Senegal: students file a complaint against Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
In Dakar, a group of students from Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) announced on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, its intention to file a complaint against Prime Minister Ousmane… -
The CAF announces a tightening of its rules following the incidents during the Senegal–Morocco match.
Following the incidents that occurred during the CAN 2025 final, the CAF announces a tightening of its regulations to prevent any further outbursts and to strengthen its disciplinary… -
Senegal: Pape Thiaw on track for a contract extension and a salary increase after the continental title.
Crowned Africa’s champions at the 2025 AFCON, head coach Pape Thiaw is set to have his contract extended and his salary increased, a decision embraced by Senegal’s sports… -
Senegal’s Trophy Withdrawal Case: CAF Rejects Morocco’s Complaint
Brought by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the continental body rejected the complaint seeking the removal of the trophy won by Senegal. The Senegalese team thus officially… -
CAN 2025: CAF strikes hard, heavy sanctions on Senegal and Morocco.
The CAF has unveiled a series of suspensions and fines targeting players, coaching staff, and federations of Senegal and Morocco, following the incidents that marred the final of… -
AFCON 2025: “They stole six towels from Edouard Mendy,” Mamadou Niang criticizes CAF
The former Senegalese international, Mamadou Niang, has spoken out against the towel-related incidents during Morocco’s matches against Nigeria and Senegal, urging CAF and the organizers to uphold the… -
CAN 2025 Final: hearings completed, the disciplinary commission’s ruling awaited
Summoned before the Disciplinary Jury of the Confederation of African Football, the Senegalese Football Federation defended its position after the heated final against Morocco, awaiting a decision expected… -
CAN 2025: ahead of CAF’s decision, Senegal stands united behind its head coach.
The Senegalese Football Federation defended the choice of its coach Pape Thiaw to temporarily sideline his players during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against… -
CAN 2025: ‘It is wrong to think that Senegal could lose the cup,’ Makhtar Diop
Alors que le Sénégal pourrait écoper d’une lourde sanction à la suite des incidents survenus lors de la finale de la CAN 2025, il est toutefois peu probable… -
CAN 2025: images of the Senegalese president and his two wives posing with the crown set the web on fire.
Images of Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye brandishing the continental trophy with his wives Marie Khone and Absa Faye marked the national celebrations, blending football, tradition, and collective…