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- Oct 6
Senegalese author and former minister Cheikh Hamidou Kane dies at 98 in Dakar
The Senegalese writer and former government minister, whose 1961 novel Ambiguous Adventure explored the psychological impact of French colonial rule, died at his home in Dakar.
- Jul 28
12-year-old girl trafficked for forced marriage rescued at Lisbon Airport
Portuguese border police detained a 45-year-old French woman at Lisbon Airport after a 12-year-old Congolese girl revealed she was being taken to France to be forced into marriage as payment for her family's debt.
- Jul 26
Senegal's President Faye launches Kiray party, severing ties with former mentor Sonko
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled his own political movement in Dakar on Saturday, formalising a break with ex-prime minister Ousmane Sonko that had been building since Sonko's dismissal in May.
- Jun 28
Cooling the concrete jungle: How Paris, Singapore, Barcelona, and Dakar are redesigning their cities to survive extreme heat
As a blistering heatwave engulfs Germany, cities around the world showcase innovative strategies from vertical gardens to underground cooling pipes to keep urban life livable.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 7
Senegal's Sonko re-elected Pastef leader as rift with President Faye deepens political crisis
Ousmane Sonko was unanimously re-elected president of Senegal's ruling Pastef party on Saturday, cementing his position as the dominant political figure just weeks after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked him as prime minister.
- May 27
Senegal's Political Earthquake: Ousmane Sonko Elected Parliament Speaker Days After Being Fired as Prime Minister
Just four days after being dismissed as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko was elected president of Senegal's National Assembly, becoming the second-highest figure in the state and opening a period of deep political uncertainty.
