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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

[PHOTOS] AFCON: Protesters march in Senegal over jailed fans in Morocco

Protesters in Dakar marched in support of 18 Senegalese fans imprisoned in Morocco after incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 28 β€’ 15:06 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Protests in Dakar Against the Imprisonment of 18 Senegalese Fans in Morocco

Protests erupted in Dakar against the imprisonment of 18 Senegalese football fans in Morocco.

Feb 28 β€’ 14:35 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The 'One Poet Show' of Senegalese Souleymane Diamanka, between humor and poetry

Senegalese humorist and poet Souleymane Diamanka is currently performing his show 'One Poet Show' in Paris, blending poetry with humor.

Feb 28 β€’ 06:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

CAN 2025: A collective of Senegalese citizens demands the release of supporters imprisoned in Morocco

A collective of Senegalese citizens is calling for the release of 18 supporters sentenced to prison in Morocco following disturbances at the CAN 2025 final.

Feb 26 β€’ 23:50 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Senegalese PM Ousmane Sonko submits tougher anti-LGBT law

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has proposed a stricter anti-LGBT law that could further criminalize homosexuality in the country.

Feb 26 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Senegal PM seeks 10-year prison terms for same-sex relations

The Senegalese Prime Minister is advocating for a 10-year prison sentence for individuals engaging in same-sex relations amid ongoing debates about LGBTQ+ rights in the country.

Feb 25 β€’ 07:50 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko proposes to establish a police station within UCAD

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has proposed the installation of a police station at the Cheikh Anta Diop University amidst ongoing tensions surrounding university crises.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:54 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal's Prime Minister denounces Morocco's jail term for football fans

Senegal's Prime Minister criticizes Morocco's sentencing of Senegalese football fans over a pitch invasion incident.

Feb 24 β€’ 17:20 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

MP sees 'legitimate defense' of police officer in killing Senegalese vendor in downtown SP and requests case closure

The SΓ£o Paulo Public Ministry requested the closure of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Senegalese vendor Ngange Mbaye by police officer Paulo Junior Soares de Carvalho, believing the officer acted in self-defense.

Feb 24 β€’ 13:35 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Between five and ten years in prison: in Senegal, the government wants to double the penalties against homosexuality

The Senegalese government plans to introduce a law that would increase prison sentences for homosexual acts from 1-5 years to 5-10 years.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:19 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal: Sahad Sarr releases new album

Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has released his new album, 'African West,' showcasing a decade of musical evolution influenced by diverse cultures.

Feb 23 β€’ 14:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: the repression of homosexuality intensifies, about twenty people arrested in a week

The Senegalese government has intensified its crackdown on homosexuality, resulting in the arrest of approximately twenty people, including notable figures from media and culture.

Feb 23 β€’ 03:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sports crisis turns into economic crisis.. calls in Senegal to boycott Moroccan goods

Senegalese activists have launched widespread calls on social media to boycott Moroccan goods in response to the imprisonment of Senegalese soccer fans in Morocco.

Feb 22 β€’ 07:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AFCON: Senegal slams Morocco over prison sentences, fines for 18 fans

Senegal's Football Federation has condemned Morocco's court ruling that sentenced 18 Senegalese fans to prison terms following disturbances at the AFCON final.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

A Supreme Court ruling reinforces the presumption of minority age for young migrants

A ruling by Spain's Supreme Court supports the presumption of minority age for young migrants, overturning a previous decision that treated a 16-year-old Senegalese youth as an adult.

Feb 21 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria Union Announce Appointment of Senegalese Coach Succeeding Abd El-Hak Ben Cheikh

Algeria Union football club has appointed Senegalese coach Lamine Ndiaye to replace Abd El-Hak Ben Cheikh until the end of the current season.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: the government approves a bill aimed at toughening legislation on homosexuality

The Senegalese government has approved a bill that seeks to increase penalties for homosexual acts and extend punishment to organizations promoting homosexual relationships.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Long prison sentences for Senegalese fans detained in Morocco

A Moroccan court sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to twelve months for vandalism during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Africa Cup of Nations: 18 Senegalese supporters sentenced to between three months and one year in prison after incidents in Morocco

Eighteen Senegalese supporters have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from three months to one year by a Moroccan court following violent incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:18 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

CAN 2025: prison sentences ranging from three months to one year imposed on 18 Senegalese supporters arrested in Morocco

Eighteen Senegalese supporters and one Frenchman were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three months to one year following their arrest during clashes at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Moroccan public prosecutor demands imprisonment for 18 Senegalese fans

A Moroccan prosecutor has called for up to two years of imprisonment for 18 Senegalese fans charged with inciting riots during the controversial Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

AFCON 2025: Trial of 18 Senegalese supporters arrested in Morocco opens

The trial of 18 Senegalese supporters and one French national accused of hooliganism for their involvement in post-match violence during the AFCON 2025 final opens in Rabat.

Feb 19 β€’ 08:42 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bodies of 3 Senegalese sailors found after their boat sank north of the country

The bodies of three Senegalese sailors missing since February 12 were found after their boat capsized near the Senegal River estuary due to adverse weather conditions.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal prosecutor rejects accusations police tortured and killed student

A Senegalese prosecutor has dismissed claims that a student who died during police intervention was tortured, asserting that he died from jumping from a building.

Feb 18 β€’ 07:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: According to the public prosecutor, the death of a student from Ucad is not related to police violence

The Senegalese public prosecutor stated that the death of a university student was due to a fall, not police violence.

Feb 18 β€’ 00:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: a strike in universities amidst the death of a student, detentions, and scholarship arrears

A strike has begun in Senegalese universities due to demands for justice regarding a deceased student and the release of detained students.

Feb 17 β€’ 13:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Egyptology: In Gabon, a keen interest in a conference on Senegalese historian Cheikh Anta Diop

A conference celebrating the legacy of Senegalese historian Cheikh Anta Diop was held at the Omar Bongo University in Libreville, Gabon, drawing significant interest from history enthusiasts.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:46 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Senegal star calls for the release of 18 fans detained in Morocco

Senegalese football player Pape Matar Sarr calls for the immediate release of 18 Senegalese fans detained in Morocco following the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Autopsy shows dead Senegal student suffered multiple traumas

An autopsy report reveals that a Senegalese medical student died from multiple traumas and massive internal bleeding during a police intervention at a university campus.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegalese wrestling: Franc defeats Tapha Tine in a quick fight and continues his rise

Franc dominates Tapha Tine in a rapid wrestling match, marking his 16th consecutive victory in Senegalese wrestling.

Feb 15 β€’ 21:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Who is 'Franc', the unbeaten wrestler shaking up the Senegalese arena?

Franc, an unbeaten Senegalese wrestler, is challenging the long-standing hierarchy of the wrestling arena, including top wrestlers like Bombardier and Ama BaldΓ©, as he prepares for an upcoming match against Tapha Tine.

Feb 14 β€’ 08:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Talent KachΓ©, the β€œStar Academy” of Bolon Sylla, young Senegalese migrant

The article highlights the initiative 'Talent KachΓ©' by young Senegalese migrant Bolon Sylla, which aims to promote emerging rap and RnB talents through 'Open Mic' events in France.

Feb 13 β€’ 23:07 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegal navy patrol boat capsizes, three sailors missing

The Senegalese navy is conducting a search operation for three sailors missing after their patrol boat capsized due to bad weather conditions.

Feb 13 β€’ 15:33 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: "There is one dead and the authorities want to hide things," accuses a student delegate at Ucad

A Senegalese student has died amid government intervention at the University Cheikh Anta Diop, prompting outrage and accusations of cover-up from fellow students.

Feb 12 β€’ 08:15 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Students turn on Senegalese government over Dakar university violence

Students in Dakar are protesting against the government following the death of a fellow student during clashes over grant arrears.

Feb 12 β€’ 06:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Watch: Senegal coach showcases Africa Cup with a lion in a wildlife park

Senegal's national football team coach, Aliou CissΓ©, recently showcased the Africa Cup trophy alongside a real lion at a wildlife park in eastern Senegal during a trophy tour organized by the Senegalese Football Federation.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:37 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Senegalese government says death of student in protests is a 'tragedy'

The Senegalese government mourned the death of a medical student during protests, calling it a tragedy as investigations continue into the circumstances.

Feb 11 β€’ 07:21 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: after the violence at Cheikh Anta Diop University, authorities seek to calm tensions

Senegalese authorities are responding to violence at Cheikh Anta Diop University that resulted in the death of a student, aiming to de-escalate tensions.

Feb 11 β€’ 04:14 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
Crime & Justice

African state busts β€˜French-led pedophile network’

Senegalese police have arrested 14 individuals in connection with a transnational pedophile network reportedly led by a French national, amid serious charges including organized pedophilia and abuse of minors.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:48 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Two Senegalese celebrities arrested in high-profile 'anti-gay' case

Two prominent Senegalese figures have been arrested in a significant anti-gay crackdown in Senegal, prompting international attention and condemnation.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:07 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Led by a Frenchman: Dismantling of a network for sexual exploitation and intentional transmission of AIDS in Senegal

Senegalese national police have dismantled a sexual exploitation network, led by a French national, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals on serious charges including pedophilia and intentional transmission of HIV.

Feb 10 β€’ 08:09 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Headline: the anger of Senegalese students

Senegalese students are expressing their anger after a violent police intervention at the Cheikh Anta Diop University, which occurred despite a decision to observe a day of silence and protest against delayed scholarship payments.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:50 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Senegal: Senegal Arrests 14 in Alleged Cross-Border Child Exploitation Ring

Senegalese authorities have arrested 14 individuals linked to a cross-border child exploitation ring operating between Senegal and France.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:39 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Police in Senegal arrest 14 members of alleged transnational paedophile gang

The Senegalese police have arrested 14 individuals linked to a transnational paedophile ring involving criminal activities between Senegal and France.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Senegal: Police dismantles a pedopornography network with the help of French justice

Senegal's police, in collaboration with French authorities, have dismantled a pedopornography network involving both Senegalese nationals and a French citizen.

Feb 9 β€’ 06:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The case of Mame: the limbo of an adult migrant to be tutored, but a minor to access regularization

The article discusses the case of Mame, a Senegalese migrant caught in legal limbo regarding his age and rights to regularization in Spain.

Feb 9 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 14 over child exploitation in Senegal

Senegalese police have arrested 14 individuals linked to a paedophile gang operating between Senegal and France, focusing on serious charges including organized paedophilia and rape of minors.

Feb 8 β€’ 20:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Man arrested in TetuΓ‘n after threatening several pedestrians with a screwdriver: it was necessary to shoot him five times with a Taser to subdue him

A 26-year-old Senegalese man was arrested in TetuΓ‘n, Madrid, for violently threatening pedestrians with a screwdriver, leading police to use a Taser five times to subdue him.

Feb 7 β€’ 23:02 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Morocco: Trial of 18 Senegalese Delayed Over Africa Cup Final Events

Morocco has postponed the trial of 18 Senegalese fans arrested during the CAF Africa Cup final incidents until next Thursday.

Feb 7 β€’ 14:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"No one speaks Wolof": the lawyer of Senegalese supporters detained in Rabat speaks out

The lawyer for Senegalese supporters detained in Morocco reveals the dire situation and their decision to initiate a hunger strike due to feeling unheard by local authorities.

Feb 7 β€’ 13:04 UTC

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