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Senegalese leader says Thiaroye Massacre is struggle for African Identity
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye described the fight for recognition of the Thiaroye massacre as a “fight for the soul of Senegal and Africa” during a ceremony on Monday marking the 81st anniversary of the tragic event. “The...
Fortuna obtains key environmental approval for Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) announces that the Company has received the environmental decree from Senegal’s Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition approving...
Senegalese leader visits French army locations following handover
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye visited several military sites on Saturday that were recently handed over by France, marking what the presidency called “a major step” in redefining the military partnership between the two...
World Cup Host US Denies Visas, Detains Players Days Before Kickoff
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Just days before the opening whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States finds itself embroiled in a deepening controversy — not over match fixtures or stadium readiness, but over a wave of visa denials, lengthy detentions, and...
Senegal Players Gets Subjected to Heavy Security on US Arrival
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Members of Senegal’s national football team were reportedly subjected to heightened security procedures after arriving in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to footage that circulated widely on social media....
Senegal Squad Reportedly Subjected to Heightened Security Screening Upon US Arrival
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Members of Senegal national football team appeared to undergo extensive security checks after arriving in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to video footage circulating on social media.
Pope Leo XIV Opens Spain Visit Centered on Migration, Social Justice
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a weeklong official visit focused on migration, peacebuilding, and interfaith dialogue, according to reports.
Pope Leo XIV Starts Spain Visit Focused on Migration, Peace
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain on Saturday for a weeklong trip centered on migration, peace and intercultural dialogue, marking the first papal visit to the country in 15 years, according to reports.
Senegal’s Leader Dismisses PM, Dissolves Government Amid Rising Tensions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from office and dissolved the government following months of escalating tensions between the former political allies, according to reports.
Senegal’s President Removes Prime Minister
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from office on Friday and officially dissolved the administration, according to a declaration broadcast on state television. “Alhamdoulillah (All praise is...
Senegal's Leader Fires Prime Minister Sonko, Dissolves Cabinet
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye moved swiftly Friday to oust Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolve the government entirely, state television announced. "Alhamdoulillah (All praise is due to God). Tonight, I will sleep with...
Ghana Approves Stricter Law Targeting LGBTQ Activities
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ghana’s parliament has passed legislation that introduces tougher penalties related to LGBTQ activities, including prison sentences for individuals involved in same-sex relationships and those accused of promoting or supporting...
US, Senegal multinational medical teams strengthen readiness through ingenuity
DVIDS - Georgia
ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal — When U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas LeBeau stepped into the operating room, he expected a routine uterine fibroid removal procedure.
Senegal Pledges Support to Help Mali Restore Peace, Stability
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegal has expressed readiness to assist Mali in restoring peace and stability following recent attacks in the neighboring country, according to reports.
Chicago Afternoon Tea Society x Juneteenth Celebration Traces the African Diaspora Through a Single Flower
EIN Presswire
Intimate Juneteenth Hibiscus Tea Celebration on June 13th in Bronzeville Features Pilar Audain, and 5 Expressions of Hibiscus Across 5 Cultures CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Chicago Afternoon Tea Society...
African Lion 2026 brings Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program partners together for MEDREX in Senegal
DVIDS - Georgia
ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal — Military medical personnel from Senegal, the United States, Austria and Italy trained together across three hospitals in southern Senegal during Exercise African Lion 2026. The multinational medical readiness exercise, or...
CIFAL Dakar Visits Germany to Strengthen Capacity Building in Vocational Training
UN International Training and Research Center
The centrepiece of the visit was an immersion in Germany's Duale Ausbildung - the dual apprenticeship system that has made German vocational education a globally recognized benchmark for youth employment and workforce integration.
Boston Celebrates Senegal’s Independence and Community Contributions
City of Boston
Boston is set to wave a symbol of unity and culture at City Hall this week.
Senegal Enacts Stricter Law Targeting Same-Sex Relations
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally approved new legislation that increases penalties for same-sex relations and criminalizes the “promotion” and financial support of homosexuality.
Macron Urges Europe-Africa Tech Alliance
MENAFN
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for a deeper strategic partnership between Europe and Africa across technology, energy, and innovation sectors, as the Africa Forward Summit officially convened in Nairobi, the Kenyan...
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