Senegal drafts cyber law to protect essential services

Senegal is taking steps to reinforce the protection of its digital infrastructure following a series of cyber incidents that exposed vulnerabilities within public institutions, Wearetech reported. On 13 August, the ICT ministry presented a new bill on …

Kayakers, this pink lake in Senegal is incredible

The best time to visit Lake Retba is during the dry season, from November to April. During this time, the weather is more stable, with less rainfall, and milder temperatures. This makes it easier for you to enjoy your kayaking trip without being …

Senegal’s Saint-Louis Regatta keeps centuries of tradition alive

Patrick Vieira agrees 4-year deal to become new Senegal coach

Former France international Patrick Vieira has reportedly reached an agreement with the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) to become the new head coach of the Teranga Lions. The reported agreement would see the 1998 World Cup winner take charge of …

Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets

Senegal has raised fuel prices in a move the government says is necessary because of the sharp rise in global oil costs. As of Saturday, August 15, super petrol now costs 990 CFA francs a litre, up by 70 francs, while diesel has risen to 755 CFA francs, an …

Senegal raises fuel prices amid Middle East tensions affecting oil markets

Senegal has increased its fuel prices as part of efforts to manage the financial burden of subsidies, a move influenced by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that are affecting global oil markets. The price hike sees super gasoline rise to …

Pape Thiaw demands 423.8m CFA from Senegal FA over unpaid salaries and bonus

Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has formally demanded payment of 423.82 million CFA francs (about €646,000) from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) over what he says are outstanding salaries, bonuses and other contractual payments. The demand was …

Former Senegal coach Pape Thiaw demands $745,000 from federation in legal notice

Former Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw has served a formal notice on the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) demanding payment of 423,820,300 CFA francs (approximately $745,000). This, he claims, includes unpaid salaries, bonuses, housing allowances, …

Sierra Leone Crowned CAVB Men’s U18 Beach Volleyball Champions in Senegal

Sierra Leone won the Men’s U18 title at the 2026 CAVB Youth Development Cup in Saly, Senegal, after defeating Ghana 2–0 in the gold-medal match on August 13, 2026. The young Sierra Leonean team delivered a strong performance in the final to secure the gold …

New French Law Sparks Hope for Long-Awaited Return of Looted ‘Ségou Treasure’ to Senegal

For decades, the descendants of the Senegalese Muslim mystic, scholar, and military commander Omar Saïdou Tall have been trying to retrieve his stolen belongings, known as the “treasure of Ségou,” from the French state. The trove, spread across several …