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Religious and legal controversy in Touba, Senegal

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Latest: Senegal legal developments involve TikTokers and Ousmane Sonko

A religious and legal controversy has emerged in Touba, Senegal, following a visit by Sokhna Aïda Diallo to Serigne Sidy Abdoul Ahad Mbacké. The visit prompted legal complaints from members of the late Serigne Abdou Laha

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West African rainy season: floods, storms, and mitigation

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Latest: Senegal weather forecast predicts widespread rain and storms

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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Community development initiatives in Côte d'Ivoire

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Latest: Community development initiatives launched in Koblata and Kamassêla

In Côte d'Ivoire, community development organizations have initiated local projects targeting youth empowerment and educational infrastructure. In Koblata, the Mutuelle de développement de Koblata (MUDEKO) launched the

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Senegal: Religious leadership and 2026 Gamou celebrations

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Latest: Maouloud observances highlight state and religious relations in Senegal and Niger

As the 2026 Gamou (Mawlid) religious celebrations proceed, Senegal’s religious leadership has pivoted toward messages of peace, unity, and reconciliation. In Tivaouane, the Khalife General of the Tidiane brotherhood, Ser

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Senegal resource management and economic challenges

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Latest: Agricultural challenges emerge in Chad and Senegal

Senegal is navigating complex socio-economic challenges involving resource management and infrastructure. Initial concerns centered on economic sovereignty, specifically the nation’s dependence on the CFA franc, as well

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Criminal sentencing in Senegal

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Latest: Diourbel court sentences man to prison for drug possession in Mbacké

Legal proceedings in Senegal have resulted in various sentences for criminal activities involving religious figures. In July 2026, the High Court of Thiès sentenced a baker, C. Sall, to 20 years in prison for an armed r

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Sanitation and weather challenges in Touba, Senegal

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Latest: Touba sanitation system clogged by solid waste

Ahead of the Grand Magal pilgrimage in Touba, Senegal, the civil aviation and meteorology agency ANACIM issued warnings for extensive rainstorms and thunderstorms expected between 31 July and 3 August 2026. In response,

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