Senegal
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- [RFI] Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita, niece of Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, according to a review of emails and financial records related to the convicted sex offender released by the US government last month.
- [Vanguard] Senegal's prime minister on Tuesday bewailed a Moroccan court's prison sentence against 18 Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during an international match last month.
- [The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested around 9:50 p.m. in the Nouroulaye neighborhood of Nioro, as he was clearly preparing to flee to […]
- [RFI] Senegal's government has approved a bill to toughen laws on homosexuality, proposing longer prison terms and higher fines.
- [RFI] Eighteen Senegalese football fans are facing prison terms ranging from three to 12 months after a court in Morocco on Friday found them guilty of hooliganism during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat.
- [CPJ] Dakar — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to release news commentator Abdou Nguer, who was arrested on Wednesday for challenging a public prosecutor's statement on the cause of a student's death.
- [RFI] A Senegalese public prosecutor claimed on Tuesday that a student, who protesters say was killed by the police, in fact died after "jumping from the fourth floor" of his residence while fleeing a fire.
- [Daba Finance] Genesis Holding Company has acquired a 10 percent stake in FBNBank Senegal, becoming the first investor from the WAEMU region to join the bank's shareholder base.
- [HRW] Release the Men; Repeal Anti-Gay, Anti-HIV Laws
- … Courtesy: Ramata Haidara SAINT-LOUIS, Senegal, Feb 27 2026 (IPS) – … the daara, he moved to Dakar and later Saint-Louis to … boys live as talibés across Senegal, as of 2017. Though … be trafficking. Many talibés in Senegal come from impoverished communities in …
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- … migrants. A 26-year-old Senegalese man has avoided prison after …
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- … Copper Queens will face the Senegal women’s national football team … March 17 to April 3. Senegal’s Lionesses entered camp earlier … women’s national football team. Senegal, on the other hand, will …
- Senegal’s prime minister has proposed … . Human Rights Watch has labeled Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ measures “homophobic … rights, calling them incompatible with Senegalese values. The draft legislation has …
- … who passed away recently in Senegal. Macauley was a central figure …
- … with powerful figures in Senegal and Ivory Coast, files … Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade. They … his “friend” — under the Dakar authorities’ scrutiny over his assets … Crowe discussed whether then Senegalese president Macky Sall would …
- Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko … / AFP via Getty Images) Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko … five to 10 years’ imprisonment.” Senegal already criminalises consensual same‑sex …
- … Cup Qualifiers app Download Now DAKAR (Senegal) – Côte d… Ivoire continued their dominance over Senegal in competitive games, and … ability to stop the Senegalese. They achieved 11 steals … some distance between themselves and Senegal. Kevin Yebo made four …
The Gambia
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- [The Point] The National Assembly Member for Foni Kansala, Hon. Almameh Gibba, has urged the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) to restore what he described as an agreed safety arrangement at the Military Vehicle Checkpoint (VCP) along the Trans-Gambia Highway.
- [The Point] Gambians living in Spain will soon have the opportunity to process their passports closer to home after the government of The Gambia approved the deployment of a Mobile Biometric Passport Enrolment Team to the Kingdom of Spain from March 23 to April 4, 2026.
- [The Point] Subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Keur Massar Research Brigade (BR) in connection with the "Pape Cheikh Diallo and Co." case, the well-known TikToker Saliou Mbaye, alias "Zale," was apprehended. The 28-year-old was arrested around 9:50 p.m. in the Nouroulaye neighborhood of Nioro, as he was clearly preparing to flee to […]
- [The Point] WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026–Current deficits in health, education, and skill development at work are costing low- and middle-income countries 51% of their future labour earnings, according to a new World Bank Group report released today.
- [The Point] The Gambia's government and national stakeholders, on Monday, converged for the 3rd National Dialogue as the country advances preparations for her 61st Independence Anniversary, reaffirming commitments to unity, participatory governance, and inclusive development.
- [The Point] The Honourable Deputy Speaker has declared that The Gambia stands "firmly on the threshold of inclusive and irreversible progress" as national leaders, political parties, development partners and civil society convened for the Third National Dialogue.
- [The Point] On 28 March 2019, the mother of Fatoumatta (not her real name) suspected her daughter was pregnant after noticing sudden changes in her body. Fatoumatta was just 13 years old at the time. Today, she is 19.
- [The Point] President Adama Barrow has declared that 719 communities across The Gambia now enjoy access to affordable electricity, a milestone he described as proof of the nation's steady march towards universal coverage.
- [The Point] President of The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), Lamin Kabba Bajo will not contest in the GFF presidential elections in August 2026.
- [The Point] Bubacarr Suso is on the verge of completing a move to Tunisian giants Esperance Sportive de Tunis from Colley Stars FC.
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- … (OIC) in Jeddah, with The Gambia’s Foreign Minister, Sering Modou … – The session places The Gambia at the centre of the … within the OIC framework, as Banjul continues to publicly align itself …
- … operations in Cameroon and the Gambia. This was indicated in its … subsidiaries in Angola, Cameroon, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone and its … : $1.8m); Standard Chartered Bank Gambia Limited (loss: $5.4m, including …
- … Concerns over governance at the Gambia Football Federation (GFF) have … and Africa. In the Gambian context, experts stress that … Sports must act swiftly. Gambian football deserves governance that is … safeguard the integrity of Gambian football. Post Views: 146
- … Innovarx Global Health, has warned Gambian youth to take HIV prevention … with the virus. Despite The Gambia’s successes — including 79% viral … personal,” Dr. Badjie said. “Every Gambian has a role in ending …
- … Policy Framework. When The Gambia officially validated its national data … “It was built with Gambians, by Gambians, not as something done … 70 stakeholders gathered in Banjul for a two-day … works and why.” The Gambia’s achievement demonstrates that …
- … is a stark reminder that Gambia’s state-owned telecommunications sector … fiscal responsibility and technological advancement. Gambia cannot afford to allow its …
- … currencies In contrast, the Gambian dalasi ranked 18th out of … floating currencies such as the Gambian dalasi. This peg often … Is the dalasi stable? The Gambian dalasi has recorded relatively modest … , the claim that the Gambian dalasi is performing better than …
Mauritania
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- [Capital FM] Nairobi — A humanitarian initiative in northern Mauritania is leveraging biometric technology to improve healthcare access for thousands of patients without official documentation.
- [MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams have returned to south-eastern Mauritania to provide care to Malian refugees and the communities hosting them. Over the past two years in this border region of Hodh Ech Chargui, there has been a steady increase in refugee arrivals. Our activities focus on providing general and specialised healthcare, particularly paediatric […]
- … earlier, the 35-year-old Mauritanian had been smoking, as usual …
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- … of sand from Morocco and Mauritania into southern Europe. Spain’s … of sand from Morocco and Mauritania to southern EuropeCredit: Alamy
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- … Mali, Senegal and Morocco, with Mauritania serving as a key departure …
- … Nouakchott, which on the verge of independence was built from nothing. Mauritania … tea loved by MauritaniansSean Connolly From landing at Nouakchott’s airport, you … /itinerary/mauritania). Fly to Nouakchott The Mauritanian government introduced an e …
- … been harassed and jailed in Mauritania for opposing racial violence there …
- … a dance music lens from Mauritanian griot Noura Mint Seymali; Toulouse … brass band Kočani Orkestar, and Mauritanian griot, singer, songwriter Noura Mint …
- … bin Zayed Defense College in Mauritania in 2016, training senior officers … from Mauritania, Mali, Chad, and other Sahel …
- The 16th Luxembourg City Film Festival announces its LUXFILMFEST FABRIC and Industry Days programmes… and actress Julie Gayet and Mauritanian filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako. The 8th …
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