The whole drama is related to Senegal players leaving the final played in january earler this year mid-match in protest. The Senegal players eventually returned after a 15-minute protest and went to win the match as well, but all for nothing.

'Senegal forfeited final': Morocco new winner of Africa Cup of Nations, decalres Confederation of African Football

CAF hands Senegal manager Pape Thiaw a five-game ban and $100,000 fine for unsporting conduct after he ordered players off the pitch during the chaotic AFCON final against Morocco.


Senegal Coach Thiaw Banned 5 Games, Fined $100K Post-AFCON Chaos

Senegal erupted in celebration after their Afcon triumph as players and coaches paraded the trophy on an open-top bus through the capital, drawing massive crowds and ending the historic victory march at the presidential palace.


Senegal Honours Afcon Champions with Jubilant City Bus Parade

Sadio Mane's Senegal, African champions in 2022, defeated Benin 3-0 in Tangier to top Group D on goal difference ahead of the Leopards, who won by the same margin against Botswana in Rabat.

AFCON: Senegal top group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history

Senegal is grappling with a growing financial crisis as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye raises alarms over the nation's rising debt and economic instability. With public finances under pressure and borrowing costs climbing, the President has warned citizens to brace for a challenging economic future.

Senegal president raises warning over African nation's finances

Senegal's Parliament has approved the revision of the law granting amnesty for deadly political violence in the country. Former President Macky Sall has passed the amnesty to calm the protests that were sparked when he postponed the March 2024 elections.

Senegal law passes revision of amnesty law on political violence

Senegal's ruling PASTEF party claimed a decisive victory in legislative elections, securing a mandate for its reform agenda. Voting was peaceful, with 90-95% of ballots counted. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's party reportedly outperformed opposition groups in early results, solidifying its dominance eight months after assuming power.

Senegal's Ruling PASTEF Party Claims Victory in Legislative Polls

As Senegal heads to the polls, voters are increasingly focused on the country's soaring cost of living and rising unemployment, demanding solutions from candidates in the upcoming elections.

Senegal Elections: Senegalese Focus On High Cost Of Living, Unemployment Crisis

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has urged supporters of the ruling Pastef party to take revenge for alleged violence against them during the campaign for a parliamentary election this Sunday. Watch this report for more details!

Senegal PM Calls For 'Vengeance' Against Attack on Supporters

The sport of kickboxing is gaining popularity in the West African country and attracting more and more young people, including women.

Senegalese Develop New Love for Kickboxing

Senegal navy recovers at least 30 decomposing bodies from drifting migrant boat near Dakar

Senegal’s ruling party is in a strong position ahead of the elections on 17th of November called by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, it faces a rejuvenated opposition that has only two months to regroup. President Faye announced the news that everyone had been waiting for: the dissolution of the national assembly and the calling of early parliamentary elections on mid-November. While the decision came as no surprise, the pace will now accelerate for Senegal’s political class, which has 60 days to prepare for legislative elections that could reshuffle the parliamentary deck.

Senegal: President Faye dissolves parliament, sets snap polls

'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda

Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, delivered a fiery speech, where he took shots at France. He questioned why, after more than 60 years of Senegal's independence from France, the former colonizer was still benefiting from military bases in the country. France has between 350 and 400 troops stationed in Senegal. Senegal's coup-hit neighbours Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have already removed French bases from their country. Could Senegal be next?

Senegal hints at trooping out the French

Watch: 'Another day, another Boeing disaster': Boeing 737 plane crashes in Senegal, 11 injured

Senegal tapestry production has found a new lease of life. Tapestry was a flagship cultural policy of Senegal's first president, poet Leopold Sedar Senghor, with production now revitalised thanks to a broadening of operations and new partnerships, including with fashion giant Chanel.

Senegal tapestry production finds new lease of life

Shifting focus to Senegal now after a dramatic journey from prison to Palace Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye has made his first move as the president by appointing Ousmane Sonko as his prime minister.

Senegal: Faye appoints long-term mentor Ousmane Sonko for PM post

Senegal's once-jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday (April 2) as the West African nation's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic progress.

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes oath

Senegal's once-jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday (April 2) as the West African nation's fifth and youngest president ever, promising to restore stability and bring economic progress. The 44-year-old former tax inspector defeated Amadou Ba, the candidate of outgoing President Macky Sall's ruling coalition, by a landslide in the first round of voting, reflecting high hopes for change in the country of around 18 million.

Senegal restores democracy with smooth transition of power

Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has won Senegal Presidential elections with 54% votes.

Senegal President Faye's two first ladies | Senegal's first polygamous President

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye wins 54% votes | The story of Senegal's President

Opposition leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye is leading the race in Senegal's presidential election. Several of the 17 candidates have conceded to him, however official results have not yet been announced.

Will change of guard bring change in Senegal? | Story of Senegal's next President

Diomaye Faye: Senegal's new president, at 44, is Africa's youngest leader

Senegal opposition leader Faye set to become president as ruling coalition candidate concedes

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