South Africa returns to World Cup after 16 years; Senegal and Ivory Coast punch tickets

South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the 1st time since 2010, when they hosted the tournament, after romping to a 3-0 win over Rwanda, in their last Group C match played in Nelspruit on Tuesday evening. Two first-half goals from...

Ivory Coast and Senegal claim places at World Cup

The Ivorians, who return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 2014, went through the entire 10-game group campaign without conceding a goal, one of two nations on the continent to do so alongside Tunisia. Ivory Coast and Senegal join...

Senegal beats South Sudan 5-0 in FIFA World Cup qualifier

JUBA, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Senegal beat South Sudan 5-0 in the Group B match of the FIFA World Cup qualifier in the capital city of Juba on Friday. Ismaila Sarr, who plays for the English Premier League club Crystal Palace, scored two goals in the...

Senegal lashes out at Moody's credit downgrade

The Mosque of Divinity is pictured along the corniche in Dakar on November 27, 2024. (Photo by JOHN WESSELS / AFP) Dakar: Senegal on Saturday criticised Moody's downgrade of its credit rating as "subjective and biased", as it strives to secure new...

Senegal faces deadly Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Daijiworld Media Network – Dakar Dakar, Oct 11: Senegal is grappling with its worst outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in decades, with at least 18 deaths and over 100 confirmed infections since September, mainly in the northern...

‘Senegal will do better,’ investors suggest as they look to make Dakar Africa’s top city

This coastal country, west of the Prime Meridian, has now become one of the continent’s budding investment hubs, fueled by numerous components within its human and natural resources. This fact was highlighted at the economic investment forum, Fii...

Senegal clears prosecution of gangster Ravi Pujari in nine more cases

MUMBAI: In a significant breakthrough for Mumbai Police, the government of Senegal has granted permission to prosecute dreaded gangster Raviprakash Sulya Pujari, better known in Mumbai’s underworld as Ravi Pujari, in nine additional cases,...

Senegal records 17 deaths from RVF

Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said Thursday, in a rare major outbreak of the viral disease in the West African country. With 119 cases reported so far, mostly in northern Senegal’s...

ECOWAS and Gaston Berger University launch mental health promotion initiative in Senegal

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, Senegal, have launched a joint initiative to promote mental health and strengthen human capital development. The programme was officially opened on...

Senegal beats South Sudan 5-0 in World Cup qualifier

Senegal’s national team delivered a commanding performance at the Juba International Stadium on Friday, defeating South Sudan’s Bright Stars 5-0 in a Group B match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Lions of Teranga, the 2021 Africa Cup...

Senegal and Ivory Coast close in on 2026 World Cup spots

An avalanche of goals for the Ivory Coast and Senegal on Friday put both on the brink of World Cup qualification, which they can secure with home success in their last group matches next week to advance to next year’s finals in North America....

Le projet africain de Grande muraille verte peine à verdir au Sénégal

Le projet africain de la Grande muraille verte a débuté comme un plan ambitieux visant à créer une bande d'arbres de 15 kilomètres de large à travers le nord de l'Afrique. L'Union africaine a lancé ce projet en 2007 avec pour objectif de planter...

Senegal secures $23.5B in investment pledges at second ‘invest in Senegal’ forum

“These results confirm the credibility of our institutions and the strength of our economic vision,” Sonko declared, emphasising that Senegal is now positioning itself as a leading destination for strategic investment in West Africa. According to...

Senegal, Ivory Coast Edge Closer To 2026 World Cup Qualification

Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made headlines on Friday as he scored four goals and received a red card during African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, both Senegal and Ivory Coast made significant strides towards securing their...

Senegal reports 17 deaths in rare rift valley fever outbreak

Senegal’s health authorities have confirmed 17 deaths in what is being described as a major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) — the country’s worst in decades. According to Dr. Boly Diop, head of RVF surveillance at the Ministry of Health, 119...

Senegal Faces South Sudan in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

JUBA, South Sudan — Senegal‘s national team, the Teranga Lions, faces South Sudan on October 10, 2025, in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match that could secure their place in the tournament. Senegal leads Group B with 18 points, remaining unbeaten...

Senegal : Truth Exercise on Hidden Debt and Falsified Accounts Pays Off — $23.5 Billion on the Table

According to the outcomes of the second edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum, the numbers have exceeded all expectations. The storm surrounding the hidden debt and the falsification of public accounts under former president Macky Sall’s regime...

Senegal records 17 deaths in rare major outbreak of Rift Valley Fever

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever, RVF, a health ministry official said Thursday, in a rare major outbreak of the viral disease in the West African country. With 119 cases reported so far, mostly in...

Senegal reports 17 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak

DAKAR (Reuters) -Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever (RVF), a health ministry official said on Thursday, apparently the deadliest outbreak in decades. The 119 cases were concentrated in northern Senegal, a major...

Preview: Senegal vs Mauritania - prediction, team news, lineups

© ZUMA Press Wire / Imago Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Senegal and Mauritania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Senegal will host Mauritania on Tuesday evening at the Stade...