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July 10, 2026, 12:36 pm
Restoring Dignity - Senegalese Surgeon and Burundian Foundation Win Reproductive Health Awards
- [UN News] A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women living with obstetric fistula, and a Burundian foundation supporting vulnerable women and children, have been named the winners of the 2026 United Nations Population Award.
Senegal Oil Output Reaches 17.9m Barrels in First Half
- [Daba Finance] Senegal produced 17.9 million barrels of crude oil from its Sangomar field in the first 6 months of 2026, putting the country on track to meet a higher annual target, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy said.
All of Africa Today - July 1, 2026
- [allAfrica] Senegal Trims Presidential Powers in Controversial Vote
World Cup - Belgium Stage Dramatic Comeback to Eliminate Senegal After Extra Time
- [Premium Times] Youri Tielemans converted a dramatic penalty in the 125th minute to seal Belgium's victory.
Senegal Squander Two-Goal Lead As Tielemans Steals the Show for Belgium
- [RFI] Youri Tielemans scored a last-minute penalty in extra time on Wednesday to complete a remarkable three-goal comeback for Belgium against Senegal and give his side a place in the last 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
Senegalese Djibril Tobe Appointed Airtel Kenya MD
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Airtel Kenya has appointed Senegalese executive Djibril Tobe as its new Managing Director (MD), succeeding Ashish Malhotra after four years at the helm.
Senegal Opens Door to Debt Renegotiation Amid New IMF Talks
- [Daba Finance] Senegal has opened the door to talks with creditors after 2 years of insisting it would repay its debt in full, marking a shift as the country seeks a new deal with the International Monetary Fund.
World Cup 2026 - Senegal Must Avoid Mistakes Against Norway, Says Thiaw
- [CAF] Senegal coach Pape Thiaw says his side must show why they are African giants when they face Norway in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I match on Tuesday.
Senegal's World Cup Hopes Fade After Haaland Fires Norway Into Last 32
- [CAF] Senegal's hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup suffered a major blow after Erling Haaland scored twice to give Norway a 3-2 win in Group I at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Defiant Captain Kalidou Koulibaly Backs Senegal to Bounce Back At World Cup
- [CAF] Kalidou Koulibaly has urged Senegal to remain united and focus on the positives from their performance against France after the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Senegal Gaffer Pape Thiaw Admits His Team Lack Defensive Aggression, Offensive Efficiency in Defeat to France
- [The Point] Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw admitted his team lacked defensive aggression and offensive efficiency in their Group I defeat to France.
2026 World Cup - France Gets Its Revenge 24 Years Later, Defeats Senegal 3-1
- [allAfrica] Twenty-four years after Senegal's historic upset over France in the opening match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Les Bleus finally got their revenge with a 3-1 victory over the Lions of Teranga on Monday at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey.
All of Africa Today - June 16, 2026
- [allAfrica] Monrovia -- Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
Senegal-France Clash - 'Whoever Wins, Africa Beats Africa' - Senegal Speaker
- [Vanguard] The speaker of Senegal's parliament Ousmane Sonko has said that regardless of the outcome of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Senegal and France, Africa would emerge the winner because of the large number of players of African origin in the French national team.
Why We Lost Against France - Senegal Goalkeeper Mendy
- [Vanguard] Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup match on Tuesday.
Faye-Sonko Fallout, IMF and Lessons for Africa
- [This Day] We had warned in April 2024 that the political partnership between President Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Senegal might not stand the test of time. Their falling out after two years has vindicated that prediction, which was based on the history of godfatherism in African politics.
France Punish Missed Chances As Senegal Fall in 2026 World Cup Opener
- [CAF] Senegal produced a performance full of courage, quality and ambition, but were ultimately punished by the ruthless efficiency of France as the Lions of Teranga suffered a 3-1 defeat in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match in New York on Tuesday.
'No Blank Cheque' for President or Government Says Senegal's Sonko
- [RFI] In his first major international interview since becoming Speaker of Senegal's National Assembly, former prime minister Ousmane Sonko talks to RFI and sister channel France 24 about his split with his long-time ally President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In the wide-reaching discussion, he also touches on the debt crisis, homosexuality legislation, regional security, his political aspirations and the World Cup.
Gambia, Senegal Seal Landmark Cooperation Agreements
- [The Point] The Gambia and Senegal have signed a series of landmark cooperation agreements covering energy, border management, the digital economy, youth development, technology, culture and tourism, as well as higher education, research, science and technology.
2002 On Teranga Lions Minds As They Open Group I Campaign Against France Tonight
- [This Day] Ahead of today's opening game of Group I of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between finalists at the last edition France, and (African champions before they were stripped) Senegal, today at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, fans of the Teranga Lions will be hoping for a repeat of what happened in 2002.
World Cup 2026 - Senegal Eye Another World Cup Shock As France Reunion Looms
- [CAF] A fixture that occupies a special place in African football history returns to the FIFA World Cup stage on Tuesday when Senegal face France in a highly anticipated Group I encounter at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Institut Pasteur de Dakar Sequences the First Human Whole Genomes in the Country and Launches an Early Cancer Detection Platform
- [Institut Pasteur de Dakar] First 40 human whole genomes sequenced using Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Technologies platforms Institut Pasteur de Dakar launches clinical laboratory and bioinformatics platform, enabling testing for predisposition to early-onset breast cancer in Senegal and other rare heritable gene changes A multidisciplinary research program launched, integrating genomics, infectious diseases, and environmental factors to tackle the growing burden of cancer in Senegal and Africa The platform benefits from strong
Omewa Bags Brace As Super Falcons Hammer Senegal's Lionesses 3-0 in Ikenne
- [This Day] The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Monday.
Senegal Makes Early Bond Payments Before IMF Talks
- [Daba Finance] Senegal made early payments on 2 foreign-currency bonds days before talks with the International Monetary Fund, as the government seeks to rebuild investor confidence after a period of fiscal pressure.
