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Senegal

  • Gambia Partners With Senegal to Become Hub for Advanced Mathematics, Ai
    [The Point] The Gambia government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) of Mbour, Senegal to become a regional hub for advanced mathematics and AI.
  • Students Protest Scholarship Delays Amid Clashes With Police
    [MFWA] Students at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) and Gaston-Berger University (UGB) in Senegal have held several protests since late November 2025 over the delayed payment of university scholarships, which students say have been outstanding for nearly 13 months.
  • Thiaroye Massacre – Report On the French Killing of Senegalese Troops in 1944 Exposes a Painful History
    [The Conversation Africa] The Thiaroye camp near Dakar was a Senegalese army barracks housing African soldiers called "tirailleurs sénégalais" (Senegalese riflemen). It welcomed men returning from the European front of the second world war, where the riflemen had been held as German prisoners of war while serving on the side of France. They were waiting […]
  • Faye Signs Decree to Give Prime Minister Sonko More Leverage
    [The Point] The head of State had announced it, and now he is formalising it. By thoroughly reorganising the Prime Minister's Office, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is fulfilling his promise of a decentralised executive branch and a Prime Minister with genuine strategic leverage. The draft decree, signed by the President and countersigned by Ousmane Sonko, redefines […]
  • Afcon Group D – Senegal Lead Charge As DR Congo, Benin, Botswana Vie for Survival
    [Vanguard] Group D of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) promises some of the tournament's most intriguing storylines, as four contrasting teams, Senegal, DR Congo, Benin and Botswana, prepare for a fierce battle in Morocco. With Senegal entering as one of the favourites for the title and DR Congo boasting their strongest squad in […]
  • The Country Accelerates The Digitalization Of its Health Insurance System to Ensure Universal Coverage
    [UNDP] With more than 53% of the population now covered–compared to 10% ten years ago–and over 70% of insured persons being women, often in rural areas, Senegal is confirming its progress toward universal health coverage. The country now aims to reach 75% coverage by 2029 to ensure equitable access to healthcare across the national territory.
  • Senegal Accelerates the Digitalization of its Health Insurance System to Ensure Universal Coverage
    [UNDP] With more than 53% of the population now covered–compared to 10% ten years ago–and over 70% of insured persons being women, often in rural areas, Senegal is confirming its progress toward universal health coverage. The country now aims to reach 75% coverage by 2029 to ensure equitable access to healthcare across the national territory.
  • Sudan's Ambassador in Senegal – The State Remains Strong and Committed to Serving Its Citizens
    [SNA] Sudan's Ambassador to Senegal, Abdal-Ghani Al-Naeem, affirmed that the Civil Registry and Passports mission in Senegal successfully completed its work with full efficiency, underscoring the strength of the Sudanese state and its continued ability to serve citizens at home and abroad. He said the mission's outreach to remote areas of West Africa reflects the […]
  • Guinea-Bissau's Deposed President Flees to Senegal As UN Condemns Latest Coup
    [RFI] Guinea-Bissau's ousted president has found refuge in neighbouring Senegal following a military power grab, drawing condemnation from the United Nations, Ecowas and the African Union.
  • Adapting Security Institutions to New and Emerging Threats
    [UNOWAS] A high-level dialogue on security sector governance and reform was held in Dakar from 12 to 13 November, bringing together government representatives, international partners, parliamentarians, experts, and civil society actors. Hosted at the premises of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the event was organized by UNOWAS in partnership […]

The Gambia

  • Forestry Toughens Stance Against Bushfire, Charcoal Burning
    [The Point] The director of the Department of Forestry, Lt. Colonel Salifu Corr has issued a stern warning, declaring 2025-2026 as zero tolerance for bushfires and charcoal burning to all forest intruders, especially in Lower River Region and Central River Region.
  • Change Front Unveils Vehicle Policy for Presidency, Executive
    [The Point] Change Front political movement has disclosed its vehicle policy on Presidency and Executive, pointing out in a media release that The Gambia government spends huge amounts of money on vehicles for the presidency and executive, while several public institutions lack the sufficient cars to execute their functions well.
  • Ex-Soldier Sanyang Weeps in Court, Denies Burning APRC Bureau
    [The Point] Abdoulie Sanyang, a former soldier of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), once again broke down in tears while giving evidence in his ongoing trial at the High Court in Banjul. Sanyang is facing charges of arson and interference with judicial proceedings before Justice Ebrima Jaiteh. His emotional display came both during his evidence-in-chief […]
  • Young Gambian Ip Visionary Making Global Waves
    [The Point] Bakary Colley, a rising Gambian intellectual property (IP) strategist, is steadily gaining international recognition for his commitment to advancing innovation and technology-driven development in The Gambia. Through strategic global engagements and high-level advocacy, Colley is positioning the country as an emerging player ready to harness intellectual property for sustainable national growth.
  • Gambian Youth Must Involve As Voters, Leaders Non-Violently in Upcoming Elections – Jarjue
    [The Point] Executive Director of National Youth Council (NYC), Alagie Jarjue, has challenged Gambian youth to involve as voters, leaders, policy influencers and agents of development, anchored in non-violence and democratic values.
  • Steve Biko Host Fortune in 1st Division League Season Starter Today
    [The Point] Steve Biko will welcome Fortune FC in their opening match of the 2025\2026 Vista Bank-Baluwo sponsored Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Division One League season today, Tuesday, 16th December at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium at 4pm.
  • Berewuleng Triumph Over Red Scorpions to Lift Women's Super Cup Title
    [The Point] League and FF Cup champions, Berewuleng FC have lifted the 2025 Gambia Football Federation (GFF) Women's Super Cup trophy.
  • NGBV Committed to Inclusion of PWDs in Disaster Risk Mgmt.
    [The Point] The Network Against Gender-Based Violence (NGBV) recently convened a national forum for knowledge exchange and learning aimed at strengthening the integration of the needs of Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD) into disaster risk reduction and management interventions in The Gambia.
  • Adapting to Climate Change!
    [The Point] Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time and requires a multidisciplinary approach to understand and address it. Psychology plays a central role in understanding human behavior in relation to the transition to lower-carbon lifestyles and adaptation to the effects of climate change.
  • Gambia Partners With Senegal to Become Hub for Advanced Mathematics, Ai
    [The Point] The Gambia government through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) of Mbour, Senegal to become a regional hub for advanced mathematics and AI.

Mauritania

  • Diversifying the Economy – a Key Lever for Sustainable Growth in Mauritania
    [World Bank] Nouakchott — Achieving Mauritania's ambition of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2050 will require accelerated economic diversification, according to the World Bank Group's Growth and Jobs Report released today. According to Ibou Diouf, World Bank Country Manager for Mauritania, "this report suggests an analytical framework to support the Government's efforts to create the […]

African News Podcast

The difficulty of intra-African travel – Focus on Africa

Traveling within Africa on an African passport remains a challenge, according to the African Development Bank Group. Their research shows that Africans can travel without a visa for only 28% of intra-African trips, while 51% of Africans need a visa before crossing borders within the continent.In this episode, we speak to Ras Mubarak, a former Ghanaian MP, who is currently on an epic road trip across Africa. His mission? To highlight the difficulties of African visa systems and advocate for freer and faster movement across the continent.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Carolyne Kiambo Technical Producer: Jonathan Mwangi Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
  1. The difficulty of intra-African travel
  2. Should more employers grant menstrual leave?
  3. DRC rebels to retreat from seized town
  4. Deadly floods hit Moroccan city ahead of AFCON
  5. South Africa's Nama people want mines rehabilitated

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