Egypt to host 2019 African Nations Cup
They will stage the expanded 24-team event in June-July after initial hosts Cameroon were stripped of the tournament last month over concerns at the slow pace of preparations.
Jan 08, 2019, 17:46 PM 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
Eight killed in Senegal football stadium stampede in Africa
With the score at 2-1 during extra time, a fight broke out between fans of rivals US Ouakam and Stade de Mbour, reports Xinhua news agency.
Jul 16, 2017, 10:57 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
