Tag: Senegal

DEMOCRACY-AT-STAKE: Senegalese youths protesting controversial arrest

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The current situation in Senegal is one of social and political unrest, with young people at the forefront of demonstrations that have swept the country ever since charges were brought against leading opposition figure Ousmane Sonko in 2021.   After months of sporadic demonstrations, violent protests erupted once again last Thursday after Sonko was tried then sentenced to two years in prison on charges of "corrupting" youth, despite … Continue reading DEMOCRACY-AT-STAKE: Senegalese youths protesting controversial arrest

U-20 AFCON: Senegal’s road to victory

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The Young Teranga Lions of Senegal on Saturday at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt, defeated their Gambia counterparts 2-0 to lift their first-ever Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. Goals from forward Sulaymane Faye and midfielder Mamadou Camara were all the team needed to secure Senegal victory over their Gambian neighbours. The Senegalese side … Continue reading U-20 AFCON: Senegal’s road to victory

Mane: Senegalese people will decide my next move

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Sadio Mane has said he will do what the Senegalese people want when deciding his future.  The Liverpool forward is out of contract in 12 months and has been heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich.  Mane told Sky Sports News before the Champions League final that he would decide his future after the defeat … Continue reading Mane: Senegalese people will decide my next move

Akon now a proud owner of Akon City in Senegal

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Rapper Akon is of Senegalese descent and spent much of his childhood in the West African country, and now he owns a city there. "Just finalized the agreement for AKON CITY in Senegal. Looking forward to hosting you there in the future," he posted last week on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Akon/status/1216803497057931264 Yes, that's right, he named the city after himself. … Continue reading Akon now a proud owner of Akon City in Senegal