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August 24, 2026, 4:53 pm
Inside the Gambia-Senegal Border Dispute
- [Foroyaa] Senegal & The Gambia Began working together
World Cup Winner Patrick Vieira Appointed Senegal Coach
- [CAF] Patrick Vieira has been appointed head coach of Senegal, taking charge of the country of his birth as the Teranga Lions begin a new cycle following their early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
U.S. Sanctions Two More International Criminal Court Officials
- [HRW] Washington -- The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Those sanctioned are Tomoko Akane, from Japan, the president of the ICC, and Abdoulaye Seye, from Senegal, an ICC senior trial lawyer.
Patrick Vieira Takes Over As Head Coach of Senegal's Teranga Lions
- [This Day] Former Arsenal and France Captain, Patrick Vieira, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.
TAAG Announces New Luanda-Dakar-Praia Route
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- TAAG - Angola Airlines will launch operations on the new Luanda-Dakar-Praia route on 31 October, establishing a long-awaited air link between Angola and Cabo Verde while strengthening the carrier's connectivity with West Africa.
All of Africa Today - August 10, 2026
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Sall's Chances At UN Secretary-General Role Weakened After First Vote
- [RFI] Antonio Guterres's successor as United Nations secretary-general will be named in October. So far, two candidates from the African continent - Senegal's Macky Sall and Uganda's Olara Otunnu - have failed to win sufficient support.
Sudan Ambassador to Senegal - Dakar's Support Remains Firm As Sudan Defends Its Sovereignty
- [SNA] Khartoum, August 8, 2026 (SUNA) -- Sudanese Ambassador to Senegal Abdelghani Al-Naeem expressed the Sudanese government's and people's appreciation for Senegal's steadfast support for Sudan's sovereignty and unity, stressing Khartoum's determination to expand bilateral cooperation across various fields.
Three Supporters of Opposition Party Sentenced for Offending the President
- [MFWA] On August 5, 2026, the Dakar Court sentenced three supporters of Senegal's Pastef party who are also commentators for Feeñal Digital TV over a video deemed offensive to Senegal's President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
New Senegal Government Bond (Bat Sen 2026-2027) Listed On Daba Finance With 7.25 Percent Coupon Rate
- [Daba Finance] Daba Finance is proud to announce the listing of the new Senegal Government Bond (BAT SEN 2026-2027, ISIN: SN0000005182), offering African investors a compelling opportunity to diversify their portfolios with a secure fixed-income instrument. This bond, issued by the Government of Senegal, carries an attractive annual coupon rate of 7.25% and a yield to maturity of 7.25%.
New Listing - Oat Senegal 2026-2029 Government Bond Now Live On Daba Finance
- [Daba Finance] Daba Finance is excited to announce the listing of the new OAT SENEGAL 2026-2029 Government Bond, offering a compelling opportunity for investors seeking stable returns and direct impact in West African markets.
Wafcon 2026 - Morocco Edge Algeria, Senegal Beat Kenya to Set Up Dramatic Group a Finale
- [Premium Times] Morocco claimed derby bragging rights with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Algeria, while Senegal returned to winning ways by edging Kenya by the same scoreline to keep qualification firmly within their grasp
Sanna Manjang Recounts Rescuing 7 Soldiers From Casamance Rebels
- [The Point] Ex-Lt. Col. Sanna Manjang, and a member of the notorious killer squad know as 'junglers', a unit created by the former President Yahya Jammeh opened his defence following the withdrawal of four murder charges against him by the state and substituted with assault causing actual bodily harm.
It's Win or Go Home As Starlets Prepare for Do-or-Die Senegal Clash
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- The equation before us is brutally simple: on Thursday night at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, the Harambee Starlets must beat Senegal, or their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) journey is virtually over.
Diomaye Faye Breaks With Sonko, Launches New Party in Senegal
- [RFI] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party called Kiiraay, on Saturday, following his high-profile falling-out with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, and his party, Pastef.
Senegal's Diomaye Faye On a Visit to Mali, His First As Ecowas' President
- [RFI] Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in Bamako this Tuesday for a one-day working visit. He is travelling there in a dual capacity, as Head of State of Senegal and current Chair of ECOWAS. He is scheduled to hold talks with his Malian counterpart, Assimi Goïta, just days after launching his own political party in Dakar.
Lobito Corridor Motivates Creation of Lagos-Dakar Link
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Nigeria's minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has proposed the creation of a transport corridor between Lagos (Nigeria) and Dakar (Senegal), inspired by Angola's Lobito Corridor.
Wafcon 2026 - Morocco, Algeria Seize Early Group a Advantage With Victories Over Kenya, Senegal
- [Premium Times] While Morocco thrilled a packed home crowd with a commanding 4-0 victory over Kenya, Algeria produced a composed display to overcome Senegal 2-0, setting up a mouth-watering clash between the North African rivals in their next group fixture
Algeria Make Winning Start With Victory Over Senegal At TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Morocco 2026
- [CAF] Algeria began their TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 campaign with an assured 2-0 victory over Senegal in the opening Group A match on Saturday evening in Rabat.
Angola's New Ambassador to Senegal Pledges to Strengthen Economic Diplomacy
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's new ambassador to Senegal, António Egídio de Sousa Santos, stated on Wednesday (22) in Luanda that his mission will be guided by the rigorous compliance with the Executive's guidelines, with an emphasis on strengthening economic diplomacy and consolidating bilateral relations.
