After more than six months behind bars, 34-year-old Mohamed Sy has just been granted his freedom — one of hundreds of detained opposition members and activists suddenly released after weeks…
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Senegal president pledges to hold election ‘as soon as possible’
Senegalese President Macky Sall, who faces mounting pressure at home and abroad, vowed on Friday to organise presidential elections “as soon as possible” after the top constitutional body overruled his…
AU summit seeks to raise Africa’s voice on global stage
The African Union’s annual summit will open on Saturday against the backdrop of coups in Gabon and Niger and a political crisis in Senegal, posing challenges for the bloc as…
Senegal’s Sall facing heavy pressure to end political crisis
Senegalese President Macky Sall held a cabinet meeting on Wednesday facing international and national calls to re-schedule a postponed presidential election and resolve the grave political crisis. The United States,…
Senegal beat Guinea as both teams reach AFCON last 16
Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday as the reigning champions completed the group stage with three wins out of three, while their opponents secured…
Late drama as Cameroon advance to last 16 and Ghana go out
Cameroon scored twice with time ticking away on Tuesday to snatch a dramatic 3-2 win over Gambia, secure an Africa Cup of Nations last-16 place, and eliminate Ghana from the…
Defending champions Senegal beat Cameroon to book last-16 place
Defending champions Senegal became the second qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 as Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diallo and Sadio Mane scored in a 3-1 win over…
AFCON 2023: Defending Champions Senegal Eye Flying Start Against Gambia
Defending champions Senegal will be kicking off their defence of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title against Gambia on Monday at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro, Cote d'Ivoire.