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Just a few days from the opening of the 2026 Olympic Youth Games in Senegal, the time has come to make the final adjustments. The capital Dakar has come to Olympic colours and is changing with the renovation of stadiums, roads, sanitation and lighting networks. The stakes lie in winning the first Olympic competition in history on the African continent.
In Senegal, the Prime Minister accuses the Pastef of wanting to "lock the country" after the rejection of the amending finance law. The Ousman Soenko party quickly responded through a press briefing.
In Senegal, Sunday was marked by strong political tensions. At a press conference, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou accused Ousmane Sonko's Pastef of trying to block the country after the party's deputies rejected the amending finance law. A situation that could complicate the implementation of the budget for the remainder of 2026. Pastef soon replied. Elimane Ndao's correspondence from Dakar.
The hearing of the Tribunal arbitral du sport (TAS) for the Senegalese appeal against the victory on the green carpet of Morocco of CAN 2025 took place on Thursday in Lausanne. Representatives of Senegalese, Moroccan and CAF federations have been heard and are now awaiting the verdict of the judges.
Senegal and Morocco argued their case before the TAS in the dispute over the CAN-2025 final. No decision was made this Thursday, but deliberations begin after the hearing, and the verdict is expected shortly.
Who will be the champion of Africa 2025? Ten months after the CAN 2025 final, the TAS has since Thursday examined Senegal's appeal against the title awarded to Morocco by the CAF.
A little over nine months after a chaotic final, the African Cup of Nations (CAN) may finally know its winner. On Thursday in Lausanne, the Tribunal arbitraire du sport (TAS) examines Senegal's appeal against Morocco's victory on a green carpet.
Almost nine months after the chaotic final of CAN 2025, Morocco and Senegal met on Thursday before the Arbitral Court of Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland. Both nations compete for the title of African champion, won by the Senegalese on the field but awarded to Moroccans on green carpets. Discover the event of this crucial day for African football and the arguments of the two federations.
In Senegal, the heavy rains that hit the country on Sunday caused several deaths and extensive damage. In Dakar, several families are affected. The government said it had activated a disaster relief emergency plan.
Several large cities in Senegal suffered torrential rains on Sunday. This is the case with Kaolack, Matam and Dakar and its suburbs. People died in the floods, according to the Senegalese head of state. The balance sheet is still unclear. The government said it had activated an emergency plan and measures to assist the victims. Report of our correspondents in Dakar: Simon Martin and Elimane Ndao.
The Senegalese writer Sheikh Hamidou Kane died in Dakar at 98. Author of the famous book "The Ambiguous Adventure", published in 1961, he leaves a major work of African literature, translated into some forty languages.
They fought far from home on behalf of France, but their history remains largely unknown. In Dakar, a new series of podcasts in French and Wolof, "Memoirs de tirailleurs", aims to revive their journey. The project was presented this afternoon by the Keur Leyti Orality House, in partnership with the French Embassy in Senegal. The details of Aminatou Diallo.
The second day of the CAN 2027 playoffs continued on Tuesday, September 29, with Senegal (1-0) and Egypt (5-0) winning their first win after a missed start. For its part, Morocco chained without shaking against Lesotho (2-0) while Algeria was surprised by a catchy Burundi team (2-2).
In Senegal, the Regional Express Train (TER) now connects the Dakar capital with Blaise Diagne International Airport. A journey that considerably reduces transport time, a few weeks from the Olympic Youth Games.
Very expected from users, the deployment on Monday of the extension of the TER linking Dakar to its international airport has given rise to general relief. This extension of the line, which comes just a few weeks from the start of the Olympic Youth Games (JOJ), aims to decongest the West African metropolis known for its tentacular plugs.
The extension of the Dakar Regional Express Train (TER) line to its international airport came into service on Monday, just over a month after the start of the Youth Olympic Games (JOJ), said the Apix, the public agency in charge of the project.
On the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, the Senegalese President gave an interview to France 24 and RFI. Bassirou Diomaye Faye mentioned the possibility of dissolving the National Assembly.
In Senegal, power cuts are back in Dakar, after several years of improved electricity supply. Senelec, the Société Nationale d'Electricité, promises a rapid return to normal, while the strong heats complicate the daily lives of Senegalese.
For the past few weeks, Dakar has been reconnecting with power cuts. While in recent years Senegal had managed to solve the overall supply and distribution of electricity, the floods are back in this month of September exasperating the Senegalese as the country goes through a period of heavy heat.
For the past few weeks, Dakar has been reconnecting with power cuts. While in recent years Senegal had managed to solve the overall supply and distribution of electricity, the floods are back in this month of September exasperating the Senegalese as the country goes through a period of heavy heat.
