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West African rainy season: floods, storms, and mitigation

16 clusters · 40 sources · last updated

Latest: Senegal floods cause fatalities and widespread disruption

Throughout the 2026 rainy season, West African nations have faced fluctuating precipitation, intense storm periods, and ongoing flood mitigation efforts. In June, meteorologists in Senegal and Mali warned of irregular ra

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Senegal political split deepens amid election delays

52 clusters · 145 sources · last updated

Latest: Senegalese political figures join Kiiraay party

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in late May 2026 triggered a parliamentary crisis and a constitutional amendment barring a sitting president from heading a party. After Sonko,

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Sexual assault investigations involving minors

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: France: Investigations launched into crimes involving minors

Multiple criminal investigations regarding the sexual assault of minors have been reported in France and Senegal. In France, authorities have detained several suspects in unrelated cases. In Paris, an instructor is in c

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Educational reforms and developments in West Africa

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Educational developments in Burkina Faso and Senegal

West African nations are undertaking various initiatives to improve educational access and infrastructure. In Burkina Faso, the government has established a regulatory framework to cap tuition fees at private institutio

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Kaolack regional infrastructure and development demands

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Kaolack region initiatives focus on infrastructure and youth development

In the Kaolack region of Senegal, community leaders and organizations are advocating for improved infrastructure and youth development resources. The Committee for the Defense of Sports and Culture Interests of Kaolack

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Diphtheria outbreak spreading across Senegal

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Senegal diphtheria outbreak primarily affects children

The diphtheria outbreak in Senegal has intensified, with the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene reporting 114 confirmed cases and 11 deaths as of September 20, 2026. The disease has expanded its reach to 12 regions an

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Senegal political mobilization for 2027 elections

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Political movements launch new parties and campaigns in Senegal and France

Political mobilization in Senegal is increasing in preparation for the 2027 elections. In the Thiès-Nord commune, Moussa Thiombane is conducting community meetings and field activities to build a foundation for a mayoral

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