Edouard Mendy set to retire from Senegal duty after 59 caps

After 59 appearances for Senegal, Edouard Mendy could be saying goodbye to international football. According to Senegalese outlet Taggat, the 34-year-old goalkeeper has reportedly told incoming head coach Patrick Vieira that he intends to retire from …

Senegal inks deal with Italian energy giant Eni to study 5 offshore blocks

Senegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy giant ENI to evaluate five offshore blocks, the country’s energy minister announced on Tuesday. Last week, Dakar said it would offer 109 oil and gas blocks to foreign and local investors …

Border Commission Tackling Gambia-Senegal Border Disputes — CDS Gomez

By Dawda M. Jallow Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Major General Ousman Gomez, says a border commission has been established to address disputes along some sections of the Gambia-Senegal border. Gomez made the disclosure on …

Cybastion pledges USD 300 mln to accelerate Senegal's digital infrastructure

US-based cybersecurity firm Cybastion has pledged roughly USD 300 million towards Senegal's digital transformation, Ecofin reported. Announced following a Washington meeting between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye and a Cybastion …

World Bank Seeks Faster Debt Process for Senegal

By Ugochi Eze The World Bank President, Ajay Banga, has pledged to support efforts to speed up Senegal’s debt restructuring process as the West African country seeks to address mounting financial pressures. Banga said he would discuss Senegal’s debt plans …

Sudan planted Acacia senegal across drylands; years later, older plantations had more carbon but grasslands still held ...

Acacia Senegal. Image Credit: Wikipedia Planting trees in Sudan’s drylands changed the soil in ways that became clearer as the plantations grew older. Acacia Senegal gradually built up more organic carbon and improved the soil’s ability to hold water for …

Gambia Scorplings Hold Senegal to Goalless Draw, Reach WAFU-A Semi-finals

The Gambia’s U-17 Scorplings held hosts Senegal to a goalless draw in a top-of-the-table clash on Matchday Three of the WAFU-A U-17 AFCON qualifying tournament at Stade Lat Dior in Thiès on Sunday. The Scorplings produced a disciplined performance …

Senegal’s Faidherbia trees draw water from deep underground; scientists found their roots may help sustain groundwater ...

A tree growing across Senegal’s dry agroforestry landscapes may help move water deeper into the soil. Scientists studied ‘Faidherbia albida’ to understand how its roots influence soil water movement and groundwater recharge in an arid environment. The …

Arsenal great starts work as new Senegal head coach

Qatar Charity conducts blindness prevention campaign in Senegal

As part of its ongoing "Ibsar" initiative, Qatar Charity (QC), in co-operation with Senegal's Ministry of Health and Social Action, implemented a medical campaign to address treatable blindness in the Dakar and Saint-Louis regions. During …