ECOWAS Advances Women’s Health and Education in Senegal with Sanitary Pad Initiative on International Women’s Day

The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a landmark partnership aimed at tackling critical health and educational challenges facing women and girls across West Africa. Held on March 5 in Dakar, Senegal, the …

UAE, Senegal officially kick-off 2026 UN Water Conference multilateral process

New York [US], March 4 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates and Senegal, co-hosts of the 2026 UN Water Conference, convened the international community for the Organisational Session of the Conference on 3rd March 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters …

Horticultural production: Senegal expects 245,000 tonnes this year

For the year 2024-2025, Senegal is set to experience a record horticultural production of 245,000 tonnes. A result that marks a turning point for the country in terms of food sovereignty. The announcement was made by the Minister of Agriculture, Food …

Black Queens to hold nine-day training camp in Senegal ahead of 2025 WAFCON

By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a significant step in the Black Queens’ preparation for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a nine-day training tour in Senegal. Scheduled for the April FIFA international …

Black Queens set for nine-day training tour in Senegal ahead of WAFCON

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has confirmed a nine-day training tour in Senegal for the Black Queens as part of their preparations for the 2025  Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tour, scheduled for the April FIFA international window, …

How did suspect in Pooley's murder escape to Senegal? - GFA Exco member questions police

Executive Council Member of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Frederick Acheampong, has raised concerns about how the Ghana Police Service are investigating the death of Kotoko fan, Francis Yaw Frimpong, also known as Pooley. He questioned the police …

How Senegal’s Iconic Pink Lake Lost Its Hue

Located about 21 miles from Dakar and separated from the Atlantic Ocean by narrow dunes, Lake Retba owes its iconic pink hue to Dunaliella salina, a salt-loving microalga that thrives in hypersaline waters. This microorganism produces a red pigment to …

Senegal anticipates billions of dollars as it launches domestic oil refining for the first time

Senegal has officially begun refining domestically produced oil for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector. The West African nation expects to generate billions of dollars in revenue from this bold move. Despite being …

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Playing in Senegal wasn’t a factor in my side’s goalless draw against Gabon- Gaffer Sarr

Coach Sarr was speaking to the GFF Media shortly after his side’s goalless draw against the Gabonese in their first-leg match played at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal on Friday night He added that they weren’t distracted by the lack of playing in …