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From jail unknown to Africa’s youngest president

From jail unknown to Africa’s youngest president

Few had heard of him a year ago, and now he is set to become president. Bassirou Diomaye Faye's extraordinary rise caps a rollercoaster period in Senegalese politics that caught many off-guard. Months in jail

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Senegal seal top spot in AFCON group as Guinea pipped to second place

Senegal seal top spot in AFCON group as Guinea pipped to second place

Defending champions Senegal secured top spot in Group C at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Guinea 2-0 in an ill-tempered encounter. Abdoulaye Seck headed the Teranga Lions in front from a free-kick

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2023 AFCON: Senegal progress as Sadio Mane seals win over Cameroon

2023 AFCON: Senegal progress as Sadio Mane seals win over Cameroon

Defending champions Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C. Ismaila Sarr put Senegal in front in the 16th

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Senegal make winning start to AFCON title defence

Senegal make winning start to AFCON title defence

Holders Senegal began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with victory over 10-man underdogs The Gambia. Pape Gueye gave the Teranga Lions the ideal start, collecting Sadio Mane's pass to fire in a fourth-minute

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Migrant Boat From Senegal Carrying 200 People Missing

Migrant Boat From Senegal Carrying 200 People Missing

Spanish rescuers are searching waters off the Canary Islands for a boat carrying at least 200 African migrants who went missing more than a week ago. The aid group Walking Borders says the fishing boat

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022
Qatar 2022: Koulibaly sends Senegal through to last 16 to face England

Qatar 2022: Koulibaly sends Senegal through to last 16 to face England

Kalidou Koulibaly's nerveless volley sent Senegal into the World Cup's knockout stages for only the second time in their history as they eliminated Ecuador at a rowdy Khalifa International Stadium. The win means Aliou Cisse's

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Qatar 2022: Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0 in group A opener

Qatar 2022: Netherlands beat Senegal 2-0 in group A opener

Senegal disappointed African fans earlier today after losing 2-0 in their group A opener in the ongoing World Cup Competition. Cody Gakpo of Ghanaian origin and Davy Klaassen struck late to earn the Netherlands all