Senegal coach Aliou Cisse praises Sadio Mane ahead of Fifa World Cup 2018 duel with Poland
"Sadio Mane is a unique player, unmatched by any other Senegalese player," Cisse said at a press conference.
Jun 19, 2018, 12:45 PM IST
Casamance: 13 killed in attack in restive southern region of Senegalese
Gunmen shot dead 13 people and wounded seven others on Saturday in the forest of Senegal`s southern region of Casamance, the army said.
Jan 07, 2018, 09:38 AM IST
US, allies push for UN meeting on North Korea rights abuses
The United States, Britain, France and six other countries today requested a meeting of the UN Security Council on human rights abuses in North Korea, which is already under fire for its missile and nuclear tests.
Dec 02, 2017, 05:46 AM IST
2018 FIFA World Cup: Sakho, Mane star as Senegal book Russia ticket, Australia frustrated in Honduras play-off draw
English Premier League pair Diafra Sakho and Sadio Mane played key roles as Senegal defeated South Africa 2-0 qualify for the 2018 World Cup even as Australia played out a frustrating goalless draw with Honduras in their playoff on Friday.
Nov 11, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
US embassy warns of 'credible' terror threat in Senegal
The US embassy has warned its citizens in Senegal of a "credible threat" of a terror attack in the capital Dakar, advising them to take special care when visiting places and areas popular with Westerners.
Oct 20, 2017, 06:42 AM IST
2018 World Cup qualifier: FIFA orders South Africa to replay Senegal
The November 2016 tie, which will be restaged in November, was won by South Africa 2-1 after Ghanaian referee Joseph Lamptey awarded them a controversial penalty.
Sep 07, 2017, 09:41 AM IST
20 dead as boat capsizes in Senegal
At least 20 people, almost all women, were killed when a wooden boat capsized off Senegal`s central coast in a delta region popular with tourists, firefighters told AFP on Tuesday.
Apr 25, 2017, 20:43 PM IST
22 dead in blaze at Senegal religious retreat
The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon as worshippers gathered in the town of Medina Gounass for the event.
Apr 13, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
Exiled strongman Jammeh `plundered` Gambia coffers
Yahya Jammeh took power in a 1994 coup from Gambia`s only other president since independence from Britain, Dawda Jawara.
Jan 23, 2017, 08:58 AM IST
Senegal troops head for Gambia as Jammeh mandate expires: Sources
Columns of Senegalese troops moved to the Gambian border on Wednesday, threatening military action against President Yahya Jammeh, who has refused to accept a December election defeat, military sources and residents of towns near the border said.
Jan 18, 2017, 21:29 PM IST
Sailors rescue 114 migrants including 22 children from the Mediterranean
A charity rescue ship has picked up 114 migrants from the Mediterrrean including eight women and 22 children, of whom 16 were unaccompanied
Jan 03, 2017, 01:32 AM IST
Chad ex-dictator gets life sentence for crimes against humanity
The case, at the Extraordinary African Chambers (CAE) -- a special tribunal set up by the African Union under a deal with Senegal -- is the first time a country has prosecuted a former leader of another nation for rights abuses.
May 31, 2016, 00:34 AM IST
Two Guantanamo Bay inmates transferred to Senegal: Pentagon
The Pentagon today announced the transfer of two Libyan inmates from the Guantanamo Bay detention center to Senegal.
Apr 04, 2016, 21:39 PM IST
Former IAAF president Lamine Diack admits asking Russia for EUR 1.5m for political campaign
Diack, who served world athletics chief for 16 years until August, was arrested by French investigators in the first week of Novemeber.
Dec 19, 2015, 23:59 PM IST
Ex-IAAF chief says Russia meddled in Senegal vote: Report
Diack, his legal adviser Habib Cisse and a former IAAF doctor are being investigated for corruption.
Dec 19, 2015, 10:32 AM IST
German sailors work round the clock to rescue migrants
On the hunt for people-smugglers in the Mediterranean, a German Navy ship is sailing off the coast of Libya when it gets a report of an unidentified boat adrift.
Sep 29, 2015, 09:07 AM IST
Ashok Leyland wins $82 mn bus contract from Senegal
The company in a statement said it has bagged orders worth USD 82 million from Senegal towards building their comprehensive and integrated transportation system.
Jun 23, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
Cairn makes second oil discovery offshore Senegal
The oil explorer is the operator and owns a 40 percent stake in three blocks off the coast of Senegal.
Nov 10, 2014, 13:11 PM IST
