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Senegal commemorates 80th anniversary of French WW2 massacre
Historians estimate hundreds of West African soldiers who fought for France were killed in 1944 by the French army after they demanded unpaid wages.
WATCH: Unlike other sheep, Senegal's Ladoum lives in luxury
As Muslims prepare for Eid Al-Adha, Senegal's prized Ladoum sheeps, worth up to $70,000, have their moment to shine.
Boeing skids off runway at Senegal airport, injuring at least 10
At least 10 people were reportedly injured on the Air Sénégal flight headed to Bamako.
Senegal's parliament delays presidential election until December
Chaotic scenes in parliament have been followed by clashes on the streets of the capital city.
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Opposition leaders reject Senegal election delays
Opposition parties have called on supporters to "defend democracy" as analysts say the crisis is putting one of Africa's most stable democracies to to the test.
Fati Niang, the chef decolonising Senegalese street food
Niébé is an essential ingredient in Senegalese street food. Branded as ‘food for the poor’ by the colonists, the cowpea has long been neglected by African countries. But chef Fati Niang is determined to give niébé a comeback as a popular legume used to flavour fancy finger food recipes like accras.
Fishing town prays for those who died on treacherous journey to Europe
There's sadness and anger after dozens of people who set out in a boat searching for a new life are believed dead.
Deadly clashes in Senegal ahead of Sonko's rape trial
Senegal is traditionally a beacon of stability in troubled West Africa, but in recent years has been buffeted by turbulence that has at times turned deadly.
Senegal: Locals turn to prostitution as gas project kills fishing jobs
A gas rig in the town of Saint-Louis has brought only a wave of problems, unemployment and more poverty.
Senegalese journalists demonstrate in support of jailed colleague
Senegalese journalists demonstrate in support of colleague who has been in detention for the past two weeks.
African war veterans win battle against France for full pension rights
African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.
Senegal celebrates its cultural riches in third Carnival of Dakar
The West African nation has around 20 ethnic groups and around 40 languages are spoken.
Fonio, the ancient African quinoa
Fonio is drought resistant, climate resilient, matures in the blink of an eye, and a gluten-free, nutritional powerhouse! But you may have never heard of it. Chef Pierre Thiam is the first guest of #TheStarIngredient podcast and shows us how cooking can make for a better world.
Students in Dakar bang pots, honk horns in protest called for by opposition
Following calls from the Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, students in Dakar bang pots and pans and chant outside the University of Dakar to protest against President Macky Sall, as tensions rise in the run-up to the legislative elections at the end of July.
Eleven newborn babies killed in Senegal hospital fire
Senegal's president announced that 11 newborn babies were killed in a hospital in western Senegal.
Demonstrators in Senegal demand tougher laws against homosexual activity
Thousands of people demonstrated in Dakar on Sunday to demand a tougher crackdown on homosexuality in Senegal after the parliament recently rejected a bill to toughen the laws on the subject
"Nothing, there’s nothing": Senegal’s plummeting fish stocks drive migrant surge to Europe
In this edition of Witness, Euronews' Valerie Gauriat takes us to Senegal, to see how the depletion of fish stocks which they blame on chinese and european vessels, is prompting many young people to risk all to get to Europe.
Ecstatic crowds greet victorious Senegal on Cup of Nations return
Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans gather in the streets of Dakar to see the players of their national football team, who return home after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and sit on top of a bus as they parade to the presidential palace
Fans wait near Dakar airport for the return of the Senegalese AFCON champions
Hundreds of fans are waiting near the Léopold-Sédar-Senghor international airport for the return of the AFCON Champions Senegal
Senegalese celebrate first Africa Cup of Nations victory in Dakar
Thousands football fans in Senegal's capital Dakar celebrate the victory of the country's first Africa Cup of Nations title after Sunday's final against Egypt
Protest calls for an independent judiciary in Senegal
Several hundred demonstrators protested Friday in Senegal's capital, accusing the government of subjecting opposition figures to lengthy detentions.
Dakar carnival highlights cultures of Senegal
Hundreds of people from several Senegalese ethnic groups parade through the streets of the capital for the second edition of the Grand Carnaval de Dakar.
Women protest in Dakar to highlight climate change
Women protest in Dakar to highlight climate change
Activist calls Senegal trash problem 'ecological bomb'
Armed with rakes, sacks and gloves, volunteers cleaned up trash littering a beach on Senegal's usually pristine coastline. Dozens of mainly young people and even children picked up garbage from the sandy beach in Bargny, a city located 35km from the capital Dakar.
EU funds for African IDs: migration regulation tool or data risk?
More people in Africa cannot prove their identity than anywhere else in the world. EU funding is changing that to fight illegal migration — but data protection is a worry
Clashes at Dakar protest against anti-terror
Senegal police, protesters scuffle as MPs debate anti-terror law