Senegal
- Temperature: 28°C (82°F), Wind Direction: West North Westerly, Wind Speed: 13mph, Humidity: 66%, Pressure: 1008mb, , Visibility: Moderate
- [CAF] Sierra Leone's U-20 women's team made an unconvincing start to their WAFU A U-20 Women's Cup campaign on home soil after they were held to a drab 1-1 draw by Guinea at Southern Arena in Bo on Wednesday.
- [State Department] Today, USAID Deputy Administrator Paloma Adams-Allen signed a new agreement with the Government of Senegal to deliver life-saving health services throughout the country. The agreement provides U.S. support totaling $31 million over four years to improve maternal, child, and adolescent health, and prevent malaria.
- [RFI] A prosecutor in Senegal on Wednesday called for a 10-year prison sentence in the rape case against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
- [allAfrica] Cape Town — French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 – among seasoned film directors – vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at Cannes 2023.
- [CAF] Mamadou Sawane headed home the winning goal seven minutes from time as Senegal scored twice in four minutes to come from a goal down and beat Morocco 2-1 to clinch their first ever TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in a dramatic finale at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
- [CAF] Four players from Senegal's victorious team secured spots in the Best XI of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament, as revealed by the Technical Study Group (TSG) of the competition in Algeria.
- [RFI] Three men sentenced to life in prison over the 2018 massacre of 14 wood workers in Senegal's troubled Casamance region on Friday began a trial to appeal their convictions, which they argue are politically motivated.
- [RFI] The trial of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko opened Tuesday and was immediately postponed to next week as lawyers asked for more time to prepare.
- [African Arguments] Sonko's legal problems, which appear engineered to frustrate his presidential bid, could well push the country back into the street.
- [CAF] Burkina Faso's head coach Brahima Traore says he is proud of his players, despite their failure to make the final of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
- Dakar, May 30 (AP) Police fired … Monday near the home of Senegal's main opposition leader … the mayor, to the capital, Dakar, where he was forced into … of Kolda in the south. Senegal's government says it …
- DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Police fired tear gas … Monday near the home of Senegal’s main opposition leader, as … the mayor, to the capital, Dakar, where he was forced into … of Kolda in the south. Senegal’s government says it will …
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- … clashed with police in Senegal's capital Dakar on Monday after lawmakers … makeshift barricades along one of Dakar's main highways. … requests for comment on Monday. Senegal is seen as one of … 2021 sparked backlash from Senegalese women's groups and …
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- … -Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Senegal, health officials report a second … in Fadia city, Guédiawaye district, Dakar region. The date of onset …
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- … in Casamance, towards the capital, Dakar. Issued on: 29/05 … Minister Antoine Diome said on Senegalese Radio and Television (RTS). … dropped off" at his Dakar home. Pastef member Sekouna Diatta … set off from Zighinchor for Dakar on Friday to attend …
- … of a dwindling band of Senegalese soldiers who fought in France … the French army recruited in Senegal and trained for attacking the … had longed to return to Senegal for good, but under … apparently inexhaustible. He arrived in Senegal two days before the birth …
- … million) water sanitation project in Senegal, the AfDB said in a … core of building resilience.” In Senegal, the Access to Safe Water … and sanitation, the statement noted. Senegal’s Minister of Economy, Planning …
The Gambia
- Temperature: 29°C (84°F), Wind Direction: Westerly, Wind Speed: 5mph, Humidity: 70%, Pressure: 1009mb, Rising, Visibility: —
- [The Point] Trust Bank Gambia Limited on Wednesday convened its Excellence Millennium Award presentation in honour of Gambia's 10 most outstanding students in the 2022 Grade Nine exams of the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
- [The Point] The Director of the Municipality and Area Council Unit at the National Audit Office (NAO), Bakary Trawally, on Tuesday confirmed to Commissioners that the Mansakonko Area Council (MKAC) did prepare unrealistic budgets.
- [The Point] Naji Moulay Lahsen, the Executive Director of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in North Africa, (CIDH Africa) has emphasised on the need for young people in Africa to show interest in human rights issues in Africa.
- [The Point] The alkalo of New Yundum village, Ousman Bojnag, has urged The Gambia government to effectively intervene in the long and ongoing false claims uttered by Momodou Lamin Jarju alias Rongo that his grandfather is the indigenous owner of villages, namely: Lamin, New Yundum, Busumballa, Mandinary, Daranka, Kubariko, Kerewan and Makumbaya villages.
- [The Point] The United States Ambassador to The Gambia, Sharon L. Cromer, has stated that US citizens are with the victims of the brutal 22-year rule of Yahya Jammeh.
- [The Point] The second phase of the local democratic process has been decided in the Mayoral and Chairmanship elections with the opposition having taken the lead in Urban Gambia and the ruling NPP taking the lead in Rural Gambia. In the Councilors elections, the opposition won the most seats.
- [The Point] Tolga Bermek, the ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to The Gambia has said that after the inauguration of CITVEC in London in 2021, vocational training has had a significant impact on the economy of countries.
- [The Point] Bob Kieta Foundation has staged an entertainment show to raise funds for the foundation to be able to cater and provide for its philanthropic activities to support Gambians.
- [The Point] Bena Kotu Football Academy is currently soliciting support from donors, philanthropists and companies to run their daily activities.
- [The Point] The much-anticipated Wah-Sa-Halat Music Award is set for tonight Friday 26th May at the Penchami Hall at the Paradise Suites Hotel.
- … praised Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, Gambia and Tunisia for making it … round of 16 on Wednesday. Gambia topped Group F and are …
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- … position with 28 points. Meanwhile, Banjul United and Wallidan played a … goalless draw during a Banjul-derby game played at the … George 5 Mini Stadium in Banjul. Banjul United occupy 14th position with …
- … matches. A win for The Gambia against South Sudan will bolster … Sudanese require to beat The Gambia and Mali in their two …
- … George V Memorial Fountain in Banjul. Hassoum Ceesay, the Director … significant to not only Banjul City Council but the country … and protect the history of Banjul. Also, places like parks, … continues the inventory exercise of Banjul’s historic buildings and …
- … . Grant, President of the Gambia Cuba Friendship Association, doctors, … We will continue helping Gambia. Gambia requested our stay and we … understand the situation of The Gambia. Dr. Juan Oquendo … and sports. He hailed Gambia for being peaceful, saying …
- … game between Korea and the Gambia at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas … yellow card accumulation. The Gambia, who had managed two wins … was similar, with the Gambia making more goal-scoring opportunities … failed to break through the Gambia's defense. Their …
- … with a goalless draw against Gambia. South Korea finished in second … five points, two back of Gambia, after the scoreless affair … time. Both South Korea and Gambia had already booked their places … 28, 2023. (Yonhap) Against Gambia, South Korea head coach Kim …
- … do more and help The Gambia with funds to run the … general, and the president of Gambia sent a joint letter to …
- … Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A Gambian based Nigerian lawyer, Christopher Mene … he arrived Nigeria from the Gambia on Thursday, May 16, 2023 …
Mauritania
- Temperature: 30°C (86°F), Wind Direction: North North Westerly, Wind Speed: 21mph, Humidity: 49%, Pressure: 1011mb, Rising, Visibility: Moderate
- [Afrobarometer] Fewer than half of Mauritians approve of the way the prime minister, president, and National Assembly members have done their jobs.
- [RFI] The ruling party in Mauritania has won a landslide victory in last week's legislative and local elections, according to official results on Sunday
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- Mauritania's parliamentary elections have … to be achieved. The new Mauritanian legislature will have 24.2% …
- … slavery include North Korea, Eritrea, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Tajikistan, United …
- … from constituencies outside the capital Nouakchott. ALSO READ: What are … the situation could lead some Mauritanians to “take up arms”. … the main architects of Mauritania’s success against jihadism … vast country since 2019. Mauritania is a pivotal point between …
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- … maximum penalty is death in Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria in states …
- … maximum penalty is death in Mauritania, Somalia, and Nigeria in states …
- … in 2023 in Nouakchott, The Islamic Republic of Mauritania. In his speech …
- … (Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Mauritania). Supporting the Niger government’s …
- … and Crime (UNODC), Morocco and Mauritania, on the sidelines of the … female religious advisors, particularly in Mauritania and Morocco, two neighboring countries … Farhane, adding that Morocco and Mauritania have an important role to …
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