Senegal
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- [RFI] Former Senegalese president Macky Sall closed the public hearings for candidates seeking to succeed António Guterres as United Nations Secretary-General, presenting himself as a bridge-builder. He is the only African in the race and the only one of the four candidates never to have held a position within the UN.
- [Ghanaian Times] Mr Evans Yeboah, Ghana's Chef de Mission (CDM) for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, has concluded a pivotal strategic engagement in Senegal, solidifying the nation's operational readiness for the inaugural Youth Olympics scheduled for October 31 – November 13.
- [Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya women's Sevens Captain Sheila Chajira is among the first group of Athlete Role Models shortlisted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
- [ACSS] Senegal's experience from the Casamance reveals that security agencies' trust-building with local communities is a practical means of gaining cooperation and preempting mobilization to violence.
- [Daba Finance] Groupe Sonatel, the Orange-branded telecom operator spanning Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, opened 2026 with revenue growth of 6.9% to XOF 504.2 billion ($904 million at 557 XOF/USD), as demand for data, mobile money, and fixed broadband continued to outpace the drag from a shrinking mobile voice base.
- [Premium Times] For Oborududu, the role reflects a growing influence beyond her decorated wrestling career
- [RFI] Four candidates to lead the United Nations face public questioning at the organisation's New York headquarters this week, only the second time the UN has held such an open forum. Among the candidates are three from South America and one from Africa, Senegal's former president Macky Sall.
- [RFI] The Senegalese capital Dakar is hosting the 10th International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa on Monday and Tuesday – an anniversary edition taking place against a backdrop of major geopolitical shifts across the continent and competition over the continent's resources.
- [RFI] France this week passed a law to simplify the restitution of art and artefacts looted from its former colonies and now held in public collections, a move designed to speed up the response to requests from countries in Africa. Senegalese philosopher Souleymane Bachir Diagne reflects on what the reform means in practice – and […]
- [DW] The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary design.
- … target capital and other cities DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gunmen have attacked multiple …
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- … Press Updated 10 minutes ago DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Gunmen attacked several locations …
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- … solidarity and support, particularly during Senegal’s memorable victory” in … Rabat on January 18. However, the Senegalese Federation’s characterization of that … 18 final. The Board concluded that Senegal had forfeited the final, officially recorded …
The Gambia
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- [Foroyaa] Foroyaa has received reports of a case where the person is on trial for the past five years without any judgment. There is need for an investigation to be conducted on the time that remand prisoners have been in custody.
- [The Point] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday launched a three-day sensitisation mission in The Gambia on the mandate, jurisdiction, and procedures of its Community Court of Justice.
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- [The Point] His Excellency Mr. Pa Musa Jobarteh, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union, on Thursday 16th April 2026 presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Serbia, His Excellency Mr. Aleksandar Vucic, as the Ambassador of the Republic of The […]
- [The Point] The National Council for Civic Education (NCCE), chairman Momodou A. Sise, has called on Gambians to actively participate in the ongoing 2026 Supplementary Voter Registration exercise, while urging strict adherence to legal procedures and respect for due process.
- [The Point] The Gambia High Commission in London, on Friday, 17 April 2026, officially bid farewell to Adama Njie and other staff following the closure of the Gambia Tourism Board office in London as part of a reorganisation by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
- [The Point] The Government of The Gambia and the African Development Bank have signed contracts for six ambulances and seven health outreach vehicles that will be deployed to health facilities across the country, in a move aimed at cutting emergency delays and reaching underserved communities.
- [The Point] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun rolling out its programme for the provision of assistive devices to children with disabilities in The Gambia, as part of a regional effort to strengthen inclusion and reduce vulnerability.
- [Foroyaa] As a media establishment, Foroyaa has been conducting its own observation of what is happening with attestation as a major sticking point in the registration process. Under normal circumstances, political parties should have one aim. They should see to it that all those who are qualified to be registered should get their voters' cards […]
- [The Point] Ousainou A.N.M. Darboe, the party leader and secretary general of United Democratic Party (UDP), has pledged to overhaul the country's civil service if elected in 2026, promising a system of recruitment and promotion based strictly on merit and professional qualifications rather than political connections.
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- … tolerate with learning for evolution. The Gambia is in ‘registration update’ of … to the voter registration irregularities in the Gambia. Whether they are in the hundreds … in Atlanta Georgia, Nigeria or the Gambia, demands learning or our envisioned …
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- … impacts of forest degradation in The Gambia, where wetlands, parks, and Marine … . “At around 1900, most of the Gambia’s land area was still … , including flooding in parts of Banjul and the Kombos during heavy rains …
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- … enlisted and deployed to the front. A Gambian individual entered Belarus, was detained …
- … ongoing voter registration process in The Gambia. The civic body says the practice … to shape the democratic future of The Gambia,” the NCCE said. The council reminded … certificate, A national identity card, A Gambian passport and an attestation by an Alkalo …
- … three-day standoff at the Banjul Port ended on Thursday … operating locally as Alport Banjul, a move the government has defended … Jobarteh, the CEO of Alport Banjul and senior managers, staff … dignity and independence of Gambians.” Faced with growing defiance …
- … ) has allocated D700,000 to the Gambia Schools Football Association (GSFA) to …
Mauritania
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- [MFWA] On April 5, 2026, police in Nouakchott dispersed a protest against rising fuel prices using tear gas. The demonstration, organised by the president of the Renouveau du Mouvement Démocratique party, was held in response to a reported 10 percent increase in transport fares linked to fuel price hikes.
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- [Foroyaa] The Immigration Department of The Gambia has received 78 migrants returned from Mauritania, as concerns grow over the dangers of irregular migration along the Atlantic route to Europe.
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- … Washington involving Morocco, the Polisario Front, Mauritania, and Algeria as observers—the first …
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